Speculation regarding a potential political career for former First Lady Michelle Obama has been emphatically put to rest once again. During a recent public appearance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she spoke with actress Tracee Ellis Ross to promote her book "The Look," Obama reiterated her staunch opposition to presidential ambitions. She issued a clear rejection to any proponents, stating: “Stop looking in my direction, you are lying to yourselves. You are not ready for a woman. So don't waste my time,” the author, lawyer, and former First Lady said, making her disapproval of the current US political climate clear, reports The WP Times with reference to the msn.
Obama, who was born in Chicago, centered her political analysis on gender roles in US politics. She determined that the last election demonstrated that the nation is "unfortunately not" ready for a female president. She concluded that many male voters are still unwilling to accept female leadership, an attitude which she felt was evident during the 2024 campaign. This assessment also formed the basis for her evaluation of the political developments following the 2024 presidential election and the subsequent administration of President Donald Trump.
Obama also discussed the unsuccessful presidential bid of former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. Harris, who made history as the first Black Vice President of the US, had received support from both Michelle and Barack Obama during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Following the announcement of the election results, the Obamas issued a joint statement emphasizing the necessity of accepting the outcome for the sake of the democratic process and the peaceful transfer of power, despite their wishing for a different result. They specifically highlighted the short campaign period for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, which lasted only 107 days.
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