Los Angeles, March 12, 2025 – Former First Lady Michelle Obama has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media after discussing divorce in her new video podcast, “Becoming a Podcaster,” co-hosted with her brother, Craig Robinson. However, a recent post on X by Melanie King (@realmelanieking) has highlighted a shift in narrative, accusing media outlets of altering headlines to downplay speculation about Michelle and Barack Obama’s marriage.
They changed the title after I called out Michelle Obama talking about divorce and freedom in her new podcast. Because it’s about her brothers ancient divorce from 25 years ago, not her and Barack’s. Sure Jan 😂 pic.twitter.com/ovom7mHJqD
— Melanie King (@realmelanieking) March 12, 2025
In her post, King shared screenshots of two headlines from an article by reporter Leigh Kimmins, published and updated on March 10, 2025. The original headline, “Michelle Obama Opens Up About Divorce and Freedom in New Podcast,” suggested the former First Lady was addressing her own marital status. However, a revised version, “Michelle Obama Opens Up About Divorce in the Family and Freedom in New Podcast,” clarified that the discussion centered on her brother’s divorce from 25 years ago, not her 32-year marriage to former President Barack Obama. King’s sarcastic remark, “Sure Jan ,” accompanied the images, implying skepticism about the headline change and the ongoing divorce rumors surrounding the Obamas.
The podcast, announced by the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground, has drawn attention amid persistent speculation about the couple’s relationship. Recent reports, including from the Daily Mail, noted the Obamas’ limited public appearances together and Michelle’s rare outings, fueling gossip. However, Michelle has previously addressed these rumors, notably in a January 2025 Instagram statement where she referred to Barack as “my husband” while honoring Hadiya Pendleton, signaling solidarity in their marriage.
As of now, neither Michelle nor Barack Obama has directly addressed the latest round of rumors, leaving fans and critics alike to parse the podcast’s content and media narratives. The incident underscores the intense public scrutiny the Obamas face, even years after leaving the White House, and highlights the rapid spread of speculation on social media platforms like X.
