If you had told me just a few years ago that Michelle Obama would be a presidential candidate, I'd have said she was the most formidable opponent the Democratic Party could put up. Yet, as I sit here in May of 2025, I'm not even sure she'd survive a primary, much less be competitive in a general election. 

Things have changed dramatically, and the spiral is continuing for Barack Obama's wife. Her new podcast has not only bombed in the ratings, but she's been using the platform to dish on her husband and call America racist while showing an astonishing amount of entitlement and lack of self-awareness. It's as if she's going through a mid-late-life crisis, and that includes rather noticeable changes to her appearance.

Big Flop: Michelle Obama's Podcast Draws Embarrassing Numbers

To put it another way, something is seriously wrong with Michelle Obama. 

Take her latest podcast appearance as a perfect example. When asked about her time in the White House, instead of lauding the immense privilege she enjoyed (and has enjoyed since childhood, when you consider her background), she complained about supposedly having to pay for her own food. 

Megyn Kelly slams Michelle Obama for constantly complaining about her life.

“She never says anything positive, it is all complaints. She goes on another podcast and actually found a way to b*tch and moan about how hard it is to live in the White House.” - @megynkelly pic.twitter.com/TB9gVLFvV1

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 4, 2025

OBAMA: Many people don't know, I mean, much is not covered. You're paying for every food, every bit of food that you eat. You know, you're not paying for housing and the staff in it, but everything, even travel, if you're not traveling with the president and the kids are coming on Brightstar, which is the First Lady's plane, we had to pay for their travel. 

When the Obamas handed over the keys to the White House, they were worth $12 million. Was it really a hardship for them to have to pay for their own food? Does Michelle Obama understand how normal people live? Not only do we pay for our food, but we pay for everything else as well. I couldn't imagine living in the White House rent-free for eight years, complete with a taxpayer-funded army of servants (excuse me...staffers) and ever uttering a complaint about it. That's not to say rich people can't have frustrations, but there's a way to express them without coming across as an ungrateful brat.

What's even weirder about this is that she expressed the opposite view back in 2018, claiming that having to pay for her food while in the White House was a good thing because presidents and their families shouldn't be "mooching" off taxpayers. 

Rent is free, staff is free - we shouldn't be mooching off of the taxpayers.

Again, though, if this were an isolated incident, maybe it could be ignored. But Michelle Obama has become obsessed with painting herself as a victim of America's class system despite firmly being at the top of it. Mix in some accusations of racism, and you've got her current worldview, and it's not pretty or healthy. 

Understand that this isn't a woman who grew up behind the eight ball. She had good parents who sent her to one of the best high schools in her area. Her college days were spent in the Ivy League. She was given the best jobs. She married a man who became a senator and president. She has two children. Yet, to hear her talk, her entire life has been marred by oppression. 

The Obamas are currently estimated to be worth around $70 million. America has been extremely kind to them. There is nothing for Michelle Obama to be complaining about. She could be expressing her gratitude to a country that allows anyone to succeed, presenting herself as an inspirational figure for future generations. Instead, she continues to sow division and discord, painting a picture of her life that doesn't begin to match reality.

Perhaps the former first lady should try touching grass. She can easily do so by walking out the front door of her massive mansion on Martha's Vineyard. Perspective is a valuable thing, and Michelle Obama has completely lost any semblance of it.

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