Former First Lady Michelle Obama has once again made it clear she has no intention of entering the political arena, shutting down renewed speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028.
In a recent interview on Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, Obama emphasized that her focus remains on her daughters, Sasha and Malia, who spent their formative years under intense public scrutiny during their time in the White House.
“I’m not interested in politics,” the 61-year-old said. “I was so glad when we got out of the White House. I wanted [my daughters] to have the freedom of not having the eyes of the world on them.”
She explained that her daughters are still adjusting to life outside the spotlight and building their own identities. Putting them back in the public eye, she said, is out of the question.
“When people ask me, ‘Would you ever run [for office]?’ the answer is no,” she stated. “People have no idea the kind of sacrifice kids make when their parents are in that role.”
Obama, a former attorney, made her position unmistakable: “Not only am I not interested in politics in that way, but the thought of putting my girls back into that spotlight when they are just now establishing themselves — we’ve done enough.”
She concluded firmly: “The question has been asked and answered. It’s never gonna happen. They’ve already served their time. It would be unthinkable. Nope.”
In his first two months back in office, President Donald Trump’s administration is highlighting early policy achievements across national security, immigration, and education.
In a Sunday briefing, top officials offered updates on key priorities and praised the administration’s aggressive approach.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon advocated for school choice and more local control over education policy. “President Trump believes no child should be trapped in a failing school,” she said, adding that parents and local educators—not federal officials—should lead the way in shaping education.
Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed immigration enforcement, criticizing what she called activist judicial rulings aimed at halting deportations. She pointed to the arrest of 261 gang members, now jailed in El Salvador, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to public safety. “We will follow the law and protect Americans,” she said.
On foreign policy, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said that 75% of U.S.-flagged ships are avoiding the Suez Canal due to increasing Houthi attacks, noting the administration’s more forceful response compared to previous efforts. “President Trump has decided to do something much tougher and harder,” he said.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff added that Trump’s “peace through strength” approach is helping advance peace talks in Ukraine. “Both sides are now being brought to the table,” he noted.
Tom Homan, the administration’s border security advisor, confirmed that immigration enforcement is being conducted strictly in accordance with federal law. “The objective is full operational control of the border,” he said. “We are using every available resource to get it done.”
Meanwhile, a new DecipherAi poll indicates that 48% of likely voters in California—a traditionally Democratic stronghold—would consider voting for a Republican governor in 2026. Analysts attribute the shift to rising dissatisfaction with the cost of living, gas prices, and taxpayer-funded healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
Although early polling shows Democratic figures like Vice President Kamala Harris leading, GOP strategists see growing opportunity as voter frustration with the status quo increases.
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