Fact Check: Is Michelle Obama entering the 2028 presidential race?
WASHINGTON, DC: A rumor has been circulating on social media platforms claiming that Michelle Obama, the wife of former President Barack Obama, will run in the 2028 presidential election.
The claim has sparked speculation among many who are questioning its authenticity. Let us analyze and fact-check the claim.
Claim: Michelle Obama is running for the 2028 presidential election
The former first lady has once again found herself at the center of rumors surrounding the presidential election after a social media post claiming she is contemplating a run for the White House in 2028 went viral.
The post was accompanied by a caption stating, “Michelle Obama is reportedly planning a run for president in 2028: 'It’s time for a Black woman to lead this country.”
The claim gained traction after Harris Jr amplified it through his popular X account.
Those commenting under the post mocked the former first lady over the alleged development, with some appearing to believe the claim, while others remained sceptical and questioned its authenticity.
Fact Check: The claim originated as satire
The claim, however, is false, as there have been no official announcements from Michelle Obama or the Democratic Party regarding her participation in the 2028 presidential election.
A search on Google for the claim yielded no relevant results from any credible news media outlets indicating that Michelle is considering a run for president.
Moreover, the claim originated from a parody account called Hoops Crave, which is known for creating online buzz through satirical posts about major celebrities and public figures.
Michelle has firmly ruled out a presidential run several times before.
Michelle Obama rules out political run
Speaking on a podcast last year, she dismissed speculation about her political ambitions, saying, “When people ask me, would I ever run? The answer is no.”
She made her stance unequivocally clear, adding, “Not only am I not interested in politics in that way, but the thought of putting my girls back into that spotlight when they are just now establishing themselves … I think we’ve done enough. Question asked and answered—never gonna happen.”
