Tucker Carlson Claims Michelle Obama ‘Really Dislikes’ Her Husband, Blames ‘Unhappy Marriages’ for Society’s Decline: ‘It’s Super Obvious’
In a recent appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson made controversial comments about Michelle Obama’s marriage to former President Barack Obama, suggesting deep-seated marital problems between the couple.
Carlson claimed that the former first lady “really dislikes her husband and it’s super obvious,” adding that he wasn’t saying this to be “catty” but was attempting to feel compassion for her despite what he characterized as her evident hostility.
“I’m not just saying that to be catty… I think I’m trying to feel compassion for her but her hostility toward the guy is unbelievable,” Carlson stated during the conversation with Kelly.
The conservative commentator went on to assert that “there’s nothing more destabilizing than an unhappy marriage,” suggesting that Michelle Obama’s relationship exemplifies why focusing on marriage is crucial for societal stability and personal fulfillment.
Carlson didn’t stop with criticizing just the former first lady.
He expanded his critique to include what he described as “a whole class of people” suffering from similar “restlessness and rage and emptiness” who he believes are responsible for broader social problems.
“It’s not just her,” Carlson continued in his assessment.
“She’s like a freak show and it’s easy to make fun of her and I enjoy it, but I do think it’s a whole class of people who are afflicted with the same kind of restlessness and rage and emptiness and they’re the ones wrecking our society.”
Host Megyn Kelly appeared to agree with Carlson’s assessment, adding her own observation that “everything Michelle says about her husband is negative,” drawing a stark contrast with her own approach to marriage.
Kelly contrasted this with her personal relationship, saying, “I almost never say negative things about Doug,” and noting that she focuses on “what’s positive and what I love about him” rather than dwelling on negative aspects of her marriage.
The Obamas have been married for 32 years, though rumors about potential trouble in their relationship have circulated with increasing frequency in recent months, fueled by Michelle’s public comments and notable absences from certain events.
Michelle Obama has been open about challenges in her marriage on her podcast “IMO (In My Opinion),” which she hosts alongside her brother Craig Robinson, giving listeners glimpses into the less glamorous aspects of their decades-long relationship.
Resist the Mainstream has reported on the former first lady sharing personal details about their early relationship, including that Barack Obama “was broke” when they met and that she needed convincing to support his presidential ambitions, which significantly altered the trajectory of their lives.
“Being married to the president of the United States [is a] thing that that none of us kind of banked on. We knew Barack was smart and ambitious, but, you know…” she revealed on her podcast.
She has also discussed more personal grievances, mentioning her husband’s former tendency toward impunctuality and what she characterized as his lack of deep conversations with golf friends.
Earlier this month, Michelle Obama directly addressed divorce rumors during an appearance on actress Sophia Bush’s podcast, explaining that her absence from President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and President Donald Trump’s inauguration were simply “decisions she made for herself” rather than indications of marital discord.
Obama expressed frustration that people couldn’t accept “that this couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself,” suggesting this reaction reflects how society treats women’s choices and autonomy.
“That’s the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year people were, you know, they couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing,” Obama stated during the podcast conversation.
President Obama himself recently acknowledged being in a “deep deficit” with his wife, a comment that further fueled speculation about potential strains in their relationship despite the context not being fully explained.
Despite ongoing speculation, the Obamas have been seen dining together twice in Washington DC over the past month, presenting a united front that contradicts rumors of an imminent split.
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