Former First Lady Michelle Obama has once again shut down rumors and speculation about her possibly making a presidential run.
During an interview on “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” Obama made it clear that her priority is the well-being of her daughters, Sasha and Malia, who grew up under intense public scrutiny during their time in the White House.
Obama declared that she is “not interested in politics” as a mom of two.
“I was so glad when we got out of the White House,” the 61-year-old admitted, referencing the end of her husband former President Barack Obama’s second term in 2017.
“I wanted them to have the freedom of not having the eyes of the world on them. They still are dealing with paparazzi and being who they are and trying to carve out their own identity,” Obama said, referring to her two daughters.
Because of that, Michelle noted, “When people ask me, would I ever run [for office], the answer is no.”
She said that those wondering “have absolutely no idea the sacrifice that your kids make when your parents are in that role.”
The former lawyer added, “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 — we’ve done enough.”
As far as Michelle is concerned, the “question [has been] asked and answered” and is “never gonna happen.”
She concluded, “They’ve already served their time. … It would be unthinkable. Nope.”
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