Former First Lady explains why she won’t run for President
Although many would love to see another Obama in the White House, Michelle has made it clear it will not be her.
The Obama presidency and family are considered American national treasures.
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Many United States citizens still look fondly on Barack Obama's presidency, and his wife, Michelle, has become a powerful symbol of women's empowerment.
Through her books, charity work, humanitarian efforts, and other endeavours, she has gained a significant following.
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As it happens, there have been many people that fans have jokingly or seriously nominated to be "the next American president", and Michelle Obama has been at the top of that list for a large group of people.
And the endorsement is quite serious.
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Unfortunately, fans of the Former First Lady will be sorely disappointed by the news that she will not consider running for President of the USA... ever.
In a recent interview for a limited series that is part of IMO, Michelle's podcast, actress Tracee Ellis Ross sat down with Michelle to talk about the stories behind Michelle’s new book, The Look.
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Filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the two also explored the possibility of Michelle potentially campaigning for the presidency.
CNN reports that Obama was completely candid when she said that the US is not ready for a woman president, and she used former Vice President Kamala Harris as an example.
As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready. That’s why I’m like, don’t even look at me about running ‘cause you all are lying. You’re not ready for a woman. We got a lot of growing up to do and there’s still … a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman and we saw it.
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This is not the first time Michelle has had to shut down this thought.
In 2016, while still serving as First Lady, Michelle spoke at the South by Southwest festival and made it clear that when she left the White House in 2017, she would not be returning.
"I will not run for president. No, nope, not going to do it," she said.
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