Few of us ever think presidents have marital hiccups, but as Barack Obama recently confessed, he found himself in what he playfully called a “deep deficit” in his marriage with Michelle. Here’s a heartfelt dive into what that admission tells us, and what comes next for one of America’s most admired couples.
The Confession That Cut Through the Noise
At a conversation with Hamilton College President Steven Tepper on April 3, 2025, Barack dropped a rare, candid truth: “I was in a deep deficit with my wife,” he said, referring to the personal toll eight years in the White House took on their relationship. Ever the optimist, he added that he’s been making up for lost time by doing “occasionally fun things” with Michelle.