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Barack Obama Says Donald Trump Has Caused 'Genuine Tension' In His Marriage To Michelle Obama After Divorce Rumors: 'It Frustrates Her'

May 16, 2026 by Maria Pierides
shefinds | Celebrity

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have been dealing with divorce rumors for quite a while now, although they seem to still be going strong. The former First Lady even confessed that they are going to couple’s therapy, and are getting a lot out of it!

Having said that, the former POTUS, 64, has reportedly revealed that President Donald Trump, 79, has managed to cause “genuine tension” in their marriage due to the way he is currently running the country. Keep reading for more info…

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Barack Obama Talks About Donald Trump Causing 'Tension' In His Marriage To Michelle Obama

According to reports, the IMO podcast host, 62, wants her husband to slow down and finally retire from politics for good so they can enjoy their life together. However, the current president's actions are reportedly forcing him to remain politically active.

"It does create genuine tension in our household, and it frustrates her," Obama reportedly told The New Yorker, referring to his wife and mother of their two daughters. "I'm more forgiving of it, I understand why people feel that way," he added.

While the Becoming author reportedly thinks her husband is doing too much, others believe he is not doing enough, which is something he also addressed.

"No other ex-president was the main surrogate for the party for four election cycles after they left office," the father-of-two said. He went on to add: "The fact that people want me to be doing more is a good sign."

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Social Media Reactions

"Now Obama is blaming Trump for his marriage. He can't take responsibility for anything he does," slammed one X user. "Now he's blaming his marriage troubles on the President. Look in the mirror Barry, you're the cause of your own problems. And while you're at it, go away, don't do America any more favors," echoed a second.

"She probably thought he was going to retire like every other president historically has, but instead, he decided to stay in DC and meddle behind the scenes. I'd be salty too," a third concurred.

"Further proof that blaming others for your problems instead of holding yourself accountable is a lifelong endeavor for Democrats, it doesn't just end when they leave office," quipped a fourth.

A fifth chimed in: "If whoever is sitting in the Oval Office is causing "genuine tension" in your marriage, your marriage has serious problems."

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Senior Celebrity Writer

Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at contactmariapierides@gmail.com