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Michelle Obama on being ‘glad’ she didn’t have a son: ‘He would’ve been a Barack Obama’

UNITED STATES, JUN 19 – Michelle Obama reflected on parenting challenges and said raising a son like Barack Obama would have been difficult, emphasizing the importance of preparing boys for resilience, she said on her podcast.

  • Michelle Obama expressed relief that she never had a son, stating, "I'm so glad I didn't have a boy because he would have been a Barack Obama".
  • During the podcast, Michelle emphasized the importance of preparing children for life's challenges, urging mothers to raise their sons to be strong.
  • She discussed the pressure of parenting and the need for resilience, advising parents to prepare their children for real-world difficulties.
  • Obama's comments have drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing them as a public slight against her husband, former President Barack Obama.
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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