Megyn Kelly predicts that the earth in Washington would shake if rumors that Barack and Michelle Obama are divorcing turn out to be true.
Speculation about the Obamas' relationship status has been running high in recent weeks, coming to a head when Michelle skipped both the inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral, which Barack was attending.
Recently, Meghan McCain and journalist Tara Palmieri both confirmed that they had not only heard the rumors, but also said they had learned that the Obamas are “living separate lives.”
On The Megyn Kelly Show Thursday, the former Fox and NBC host speculated on the rumors for himself.
'I don't know if this is even true. But if true, it would truly be a political earthquake in Democratic circles, let alone America. “I don't remember a presidential divorce in modern history,” she said.
She then went on to be the code breaker for many who speculated that the couple has broken up, an unflattering photo that Barack Obama posted on social media a week ago.
“Did you see the post he put out celebrating their anniversary? He chose the least attractive photo of her ever released. I mean, this is just wrong,” Kelly said.
Kelly noted that the former First Lady “can look really beautiful in a photo,” but the photo her husband sent didn't do her justice.
Megyn Kelly predicted that the earth in Washington would shake if rumors that Barack and Michelle Obama are divorcing turned out to be true
Kelly went on to be the code breaker for many who speculated that the couple has broken up, an unflattering photo that Barack Obama posted to social media a week ago
'They stand about twenty feet apart during this intimate dinner. And he looks great. This is classic. He says: this is a great photo. He has the 1000 watt smile. She looks terrible.'
She and her guests wondered about the palace machinations that the rumors — including a since-denied story about Obama dating actress Jennifer Aniston — were started by the Bidens.
Kelly chirped, “This is next level, just to be clear, you're implying that there might be something going on between Barack and Jennifer and The Bidens are leaking it!”
The image showed a smiling Barack in a gray button-up shirt and black slacks as he sat across from Michelle, who wore a dark V-neck sweater dress and a patterned headpiece.
They took each other's hands lovingly as they looked at the camera.
Michelle has since shared the post to her own account, along with a simple caption: “I love you sweetie!”
Michelle – who turned 61 last week – did not attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral on January 9 due to a 'scheduling conflict.'
Furthermore, it was revealed that she would not be present Donald Trump'S opening ceremony with her husband on Monday.
She and her guests wondered about the palace intrigue that the rumors — including a since-denied story about Obama dating actress Jennifer Aniston — were started by the Bidens.
Barack and Michelle Obama's office told the Associated Press in a statement this week: “It has been confirmed that former President Barack Obama will attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremony.” Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.”
Immediately after the announcement, fans of the political power couple worried that there might be trouble in paradise.
However, there were some who dismissed the rumor and instead suggested that Michelle was just making a political statement.
The last time the couple was seen together was in early December, just over a month ago, when they went out for dinner in Los Angeles.
Last October, actress Jennifer Aniston publicly dismissed an American tabloid's “absolutely untrue” claims that she and Barack were in a relationship, leaving Michelle feeling “betrayed.”
The rumor was exacerbated by the hosts of a popular pop culture podcast Who? Weekly, which claimed the Obamas were “living separate lives” while he and Jennifer were having a full-blown affair.
The Friends star told a US TV show host: 'I met him once. I know Michelle better than he does.'
The couple, who first met in 1989 when they both worked at a law firm in Chicago, married in 1992.
The couple, who first met in 1989 when they both worked at a law firm in Chicago, married in 1992.
They welcomed their first daughter, Malia, six years later in 1998, and their second daughter, Sasha, in 2001.
Over the years, the couple have spoken candidly about their martial struggles, with Michelle previously describing the “resentment” she had at having to pause her career to become a mother while Barack's continued to thrive.
And tensions only increased during their time in the White House – thanks to the enormous “pressure” that came with “the need to do everything right and be 'on' at all times,” and Barack's focus on his job instead of his family. .
But even at their worst, Barack explained to The Breakfast Club that they never let their arguments get too ugly — and that they always “respected” each other.
And he made it clear that even if they argued, he never considered divorce.
“We were quite good, even when it was difficult, we never lost the basic respect for the other,” he said.
“We never thought that person was a bad person. We've never said anything that makes it seem like you don't respect me at all.
“It was more, 'I love you, Barack, but this is driving me crazy,' or, 'I respect you, but…' I think that held us back because we never doubted each other's intentions.”
'Michelle is a special woman. Even though she drives me crazy sometimes, I never thought there was anyone I'd rather be with.”
