By Katherine Tinsley
11:24am PST, Feb 5, 2025
"I have been hearing this rumor that the Obamas are getting a divorce by reputable people," Meghan said on her podcast.
The View alum later referred to Barack's most recent Instagram birthday post for his wife as a sign of there being trouble in paradise.
"I would kill Ben if he put a picture of me looking like no makeup with that lighting on social media," Meghan exclaimed, referring to her husband, Ben Domenech.
Michelle's decision to skip
Donald Trump's inauguration fueled speculation about her love life, but Barack celebrated the attorney just days before the event.
"Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama," he penned, while sharing a picture of Michelle without makeup on. "You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor and grace — and you look good doing it. I'm so lucky to be able to take on life's adventures with you. Love you!"
"Love you, honey," the former first lady replied.
Due to the lack of evidence, viewers quickly slammed the blogger for publicly discussing the Obamas' marriage.
"Meg. Tara. Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves for spreading baseless hearsay/gossip," one user commented. "Clout chasing is not a cute look… I miss the days of classy, fact-based journalism. Low-brow click-bait like this is such low-hanging fruit."
"Nothing better to do but makeup rumors," another added. "Don't believe it."
Aside from their home life, the Obamas are developing a library on the southside of Chicago, Ill. However, according to The Daily Beast, some donors are losing interest in financing the $830 million Presidential Center.
In 2021, Jeff Bezos gave $100 million to the Obama Foundation, and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky matched his donation the following year.
Bezos and Chesky's contributions resulted in $311 million being raised in 2022, but by 2023, IRS filings revealed the organization only raised $129,320,227.
A supporter told The Daily Beast the former president's approach dissuaded them from giving more money.
"He's arrogant," one donor said after deciding to give significantly less than they could.
"He didn't help others when they were trying to fundraise and so they're not going to look out for the Obamas now," another claimed. "There's no quid pro quo because it's a one-way street."
The non-profit reportedly paid out $5 million in "executive compensation" and $27,365,683 in other wages in 2023.
"The Obama Foundation is building a world-class cultural institution on the south side of Chicago, where we are inspiring, empowering and connecting people to change their world — whether it is through visiting the 19-acre campus or participating in our renowned leadership programs. Our mission and impact resonate broadly, which is why we have attracted more than $1.5 billion in donations through 2023 to support our construction and our leadership programs," a spokesperson for the Obama Foundation said.
