Michelle Obama Shares ‘Rare’ Casual Photo By Iconic Artist

Obama, 61, has long been the focus of speculation from supporters who hope she might launch a White House bid, both during and after her time in her husband’s administration

She said the country “ain’t ready” for a woman to serve as president and made clear she has no plans to enter the 2028 race, People reported.

“That’s why I’m like, ‘Don’t even look at me about running, ‘cause you all are lying,’” added Michelle, before reiterating, “You’re not ready for a woman. You are not. So don’t waste my time.”

As the friendly audience cheered, she added: “We got a lot of growing up to do, and there are still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman, and we saw it.”

“Well, as we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” said the former first lady, a reference to Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election – though there’s no evidence whatsoever that Harris was rejected for any reason other than more Americans preferred Trump’s policies

She infamously declared in 2008 when her husband became the Democratic party nominee that she was, for the first time, proud of America.

Obama responded, “Absolutely not,” reaffirming her long-standing position that she has no plans to seek public office.