Why Barack Obama was moved to tears after seeing Michelle’s skirt

18 Jun 2026 • 4:51 AM MYT
The Independent
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Why Barack Obama was moved to tears after seeing Michelle’s skirt

  • Barack Obama was visibly moved by a tribute to Michelle Obama's late mother, Marian Robinson, featured on her custom skirt.
  • Michelle wore the light brown pencil skirt, which displayed a portrait of her mother, at a stakeholders event for the Obama Presidential Center.
  • The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a museum dedicated to their time in public service, is set to officially open to the public this Friday.
  • The couple also reflected on their White House years in a joint interview, with Barack stating decisions were always made with the American people in mind.
  • The $800 million center, which took a decade to complete, will host a grand opening ceremony featuring performers like Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson.

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