Michelle Obama: ‘I would actively work against’ Barack running for president again

Politics
22 Jan 2026 • 7:03 AM MYT
The Independent
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Michelle Obama has said she would “actively work against” her husband Barack Obama running for President again.

Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast with host Alex Cooper on 21 January, the former First Lady was asked how she would feel if her husband returned to the White House — assuming, hypothetically, that current president Donald Trump changed the law to allow a third presidential term.

“I hope not,” Michelle replied.

She added: “I would actively work against that.”