By Katherine Tinsley
2:13am PDT, Mar 15, 2025
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Michelle Obama launched the "IMO" podcast — an acronym for "In My Opinion" — but it seems as though fans aren't interested in hearing her thoughts.
According to
The Wrap, the series only brought in 65,000 combined views for two episodes on Thursday, March 13, despite premiering the day before.
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Critics took to the YouTube comments section to share their thoughts on
Michelle Obama's project.
"This is really cringe," one user said. "The comments are priceless though."
"The Electoral College, the popular vote, and every swing state," another noted. "America is tired of you and your husband."
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Fox News commentator
Jesse Watters discussed
Michelle Obama's "IMO" on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Michelle is SPILLING the family secrets. @MichelleObama
is telling America how Barry gets on her nerves, how he doesn't get people, and it turns out Michelle wasn't the only one who had problems with @BarackObama
when he was in office," Watters penned.
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Fans of Watters also expressed their thoughts on
Michelle Obama's latest endeavor.
"She is trying to get people to be 'emphatic' to her," one user said. "Not going to happen! That doesn't work anymore!"
"'IMO' so cringeworthy," another chimed in.
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While many of Jesse Watters' fans shared their disappointment in
Michelle Obama, others defended her.
"As a Republican who despises the Obamas, leave her alone," one user stated, as viewers were disappointed to hear the former first lady discuss her relationship with
Barack Obama. "There are plenty of legitimate issues with them both that you can complain about."
"But Michelle telling tales about Barack is not. I love my husband and have been married for 30+ years," they added. "But it's not all roses people."
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In a trailer for "IMO,"
Michelle Obama promised to deliver insightful conversations to fans.
"Let's be real: We are living through some really complicated and confusing times, and people are feeling more alone than ever," the mom-of-two shared.
"But I've learned that if you're feeling a certain kind of way, the reality is that others are probably feeling that way too, and when you take the time to be just a little vulnerable and open up about it, it's a whole lot easier to find the answers you're looking for," she continued.
