In a May 2023 conversation with CBS Mornings’ host Nate Burleson, Barack Obama described his past marital challenges. Burleson asked Barack about some candid remarks Michelle Obama had previously made during a 2022 interview with Revolt (via People), where the former first lady said, “People think I’m being catty by saying this — it’s like, there were 10 years where I couldn’t stand my husband.” Michelle added that this tough time occurred when their daughters, Malia Obama and Sasha Obama, were little.
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Regarding Michelle’s comments, Barack replied, “It sure helps to be out of the White House.” The former president explained that he was not completely cognizant of the tremendous pressures that Michelle faced as a mother and first lady. Raising daughters in this abnormal, scrutinizing environment generated a great deal of stress. Barack shared, “Now that they’re doing good, she is a little more forgiving of all my flaws. What she’s told me is, you know, ‘Looking back, you did okay as a dad.’ And if I passed that test, then she’ll forgive me most of my other foibles.”
