Meghan McCain is fueling the gossip hearth claiming former President Barack Obama and former first girl Michelle Obama are near separating.
The 40-year-old daughter of late Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain addressed the unsubstantiated hypothesis of the Obamas breaking apart on her “Citizen McCain” podcast.
“I’ve been listening to this rumor that the Obamas are getting a divorce by respected folks,” McCain instructed her podcast co-host and Puck journalist Tara Palmeri.
The previous “The View” panelist added, “I’m speaking about like very severe journalists, telling me that they’re listening to that the Obama divorce rumors are true.”
Palmeri, 37, responded to Meghan by saying, “We’ve heard that for a very long time. Like, I simply heard that they stay separate lives.”
McCain and Palmeri addressing the unproven whispers concerning the Obamas’ relationship was met with overwhelming disdain and mock on social media.
On Jan. 22, McCain and Palmeri shared a clip of their “Citizen McCain” dialog concerning the ex-POTUS and ex-FLOTUS to their respective Instagram pages.
“That is so disappointing,” one Instagram consumer wrote within the remark part of McCain’s put up.
A second individual referred to as out McCain, posting, “YI’m critically upset that you simply’re discussing one thing that’s clearly [a] false rumor. Disgrace on you.”
I’ve excessive hopes for this new Trump period and I want the complete administration one of the best of luck. I really hope Trump accomplishes all the things he says he’ll.
Congratulations to Republicans – wokeness is lifeless and the democrat model is in ashes.
Let’s attempt to not screw it up.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 20, 2025
Different folks took concern with McCain specializing in the Washington, D.C., rumor mill slightly than the latest actions of the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump, who returned to the White Home on Jan. 20.
An offended commenter requested, “Significantly? That is what you might be speaking about? How about discussing the 1600 pardons given to the insurrectionists for starters?”
Moreover, a critic acknowledged, “Disgrace on you for spreading baseless, unfounded rumors. There are worse, actual issues occurring on this nation proper now.”
The tabloid reviews concerning the Obamas supposedly having marital troubles kicked into overdrive after Michelle skipped the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and the Trump inauguration.
Barack attended each occasions. His look at Carter’s service made information as a result of he was seen having a pleasant dialog with Trump after the 2 political rivals spent years attacking one another.
Nevertheless, neither Barack nor Michelle has issued official statements concerning the divorce rumors. The previous commander in chief did rejoice his spouse’s 61st birthday on Jan. 17, with a loving message on Instagram.
“Joyful birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama. You fill each room with heat, knowledge, humor, and beauty – and also you look good doing it. I’m so fortunate to have the ability to tackle life’s adventures with you. Love you!” Barack wrote in his caption.
Barack, 63, started relationship Michelle (née Robinson) in 1989. Three years later, the Democratic couple tied the knot at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. They share two daughters.
Michelle gave beginning to Malia Obama on July 4, 1998. Natasha “Sasha” Obama arrived on June 10, 2001. They grew to become the primary household of the US when Barack defeated Meghan’s father, John McCain, within the 2008 presidential election.
John McCain handed away on Aug. 25, 2018, at 81 years previous. Earlier than his dying, he chosen his 2008 presidential opponent, Barack Obama, to ship a eulogy at his funeral. His surviving family members reportedly requested that Trump not attend the memorial service, per CBS Information.
