Michelle Obama

Politics 5 days ago

Trump deletes 'racist' post after wave of Republican backlash, White House says he didn't know

Congressional Republicans dropped their normal routine of cheering each of President Donald Trump's moves on Friday, and demanded he apologize for a post depicting the Obamas as apes.

Donald Trump 5 days ago

White House removes social media video showing Obamas as apes after criticism

President Trump removed a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes after backlash from Democrats and Republicans, with the White House citing staff error.

Media January 22

Michelle Obama complains about media questioning her fashion mere minutes after touting her outfit

Former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast Wednesday to promote her book, "The Look," but complained about media emphasis on women's appearances.

VIDEO January 22

Michelle Obama gave a ‘little dig and a twist’: Kayleigh McEnany

‘The Five’ discusses former first lady Michelle Obama going on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast and giving women advice.

Media January 21

Michelle Obama says she would 'actively work against' Barack running for hypothetical third term

Michelle Obama said Wednesday that she would "actively work against" Barack Obama running for a hypothetical third term, emphasizing the need for new leadership in politics.

Media January 21

Michelle Obama warns America is still not ready to elect a woman president

Michelle Obama says sexism means America isn’t ready for a woman president, as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes back in a growing Democratic debate.

Gretchen Whitmer January 21

Gov Whitmer says America 'ready for a woman president,' contrasting Michelle Obama

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she disagrees with former first lady Michelle Obama's claim that America is not ready for a woman president.

White House January 14

Trump to tear up Obama-era school lunch rules blocking whole, 2% milk

President Donald Trump will sign the "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act" Wednesday, reversing Obama's 2010 policy restricting whole milk in school lunches.

Media December 26

Obama Presidential Center breaks silence over controversial building design

An Obama Foundation official pushed back on criticism of the Obama Presidential Center’s design in a CBS interview, saying its limited windows and symbolic shape were intentional.

Media December 19

Michelle Obama says 'we have to pick leaders' who don't rob women of their femininity

Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke with MS NOW's Jonathan Capehart on Thursday, where she told the host that "we have to pick leaders" that don't rob women of their femininity.