Politicians Meghan McCain and Tara Palmeri reignite Obama divorce rumors, citing credible sources and alleged Hollywood ties involving Jennifer Aniston, while highlighting Michelle’s absences and separate living arrangements.

In Short

  • Meghan McCain claims Obamas may divorce.
  • Rumours backed by journalist Tara Palmeri.
  • Michelle absent from key events fuels speculation.

Political commentator Meghan McCain has reignited speculation about the state of Barack and Michelle Obama’s marriage, claiming that “serious journalists” have informed her of an impending divorce between the former First Couple.

On her podcast “Citizen McCain,” released on January 22, 2025, McCain stated, “Fast and furious loud, I have been hearing this rumor that the Obamas are getting a divorce by reputable people”. She emphasized the credibility of her sources, saying, “I’m not talking about TMZ. I’m not talking about Perez Hilton… I’m talking about like very serious journalists telling me that they’re hearing that the Obama divorce rumors are true”. Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri, who appeared on McCain’s podcast, corroborated these claims. Palmeri said, “Oh yeah! I mean I’ve certainly heard it for awhile, even before Michelle said she wasn’t coming to the inauguration”. She added, “I’ve just heard that they live separate lives”.

 

 

The rumours gained traction following Michelle Obama’s absence from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and her decision to skip Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. Some sources suggest that Michelle primarily resides at their Martha’s Vineyard home, while Barack’s base is in Washington D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. A flurry of reports also claimed that the former President and First are navigating rocky waters in their marriage fuelled by speculative connections involving Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston. McCain and Palmeri also discussed a recent birthday tribute Barack posted for Michelle on social media. McCain criticized the photo choice, stating, “This picture is not doing her justice for how beautiful she is”. Palmeri speculated that such posts could be a way to manage public perception before a potential divorce announcement. While neither Barack nor Michelle Obama has addressed these rumours directly, the speculation continues to circulate in political circles. The potential impact of an Obama divorce could be significant, given their status as role models and Michelle’s career as a motivational author and speaker.