‘Michelle would divorce me’ – Obama Rules Out Return to Politics
Gossip • 7h ago
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has made it clear that he has no intention of returning to elective politics, joking that doing so could jeopardize his marriage.
Speaking in a recent interview, Obama said he no longer considers himself a politician. “First of all, I’m not a politician anymore and I can’t be,” he stated, noting that while there may technically be opportunities to seek certain offices, he has no desire to pursue them.
He added humorously that personal considerations also factor into his decision. Referring to his wife, Michelle Obama, he said, “I believe in the Constitution, and I also believe in my marriage. Michelle would divorce me if I even tried to run again.”
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