Former First Lady Michelle Obama raised eyebrows during a recent episode of her podcast, stating she was relieved not to have had a son—specifically, because he might have turned out like her husband, former President Barack Obama, as reported by The Western Journal.

The comments were made during an episode of her podcast, “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast,” which featured radio personality Angie Martinez and Michelle’s brother, Craig Robinson.

During the discussion, Martinez suggested that Michelle should have had a boy in addition to daughters Malia and Sasha.

“You should’ve threw a boy in the mix,” Martinez said during the episode released Wednesday.

Michelle responded, “I’m so glad I didn’t have a boy,” before clarifying why:

“Because he would have been a Barack Obama.”

The former first lady shook her head as she made the comment, drawing laughs from the group, although her tone suggested a deeper sentiment.

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Martinez appeared amused and responded, “Ooh. Baby Barack! It would have been amazing.”

“No, I would’ve felt for him,” Michelle replied.

The moment was clipped and shared on social media, where it quickly began circulating, drawing both criticism and curiosity.

Conservative commentators and users pointed to the remark as yet another example of internal Democratic Party contradictions, especially as Democrats continue their struggle to connect with male voters.

The New York Times recently reported on a Democratic effort called “Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan,” designed to refine the party’s messaging to appeal to male voters. Michelle’s widely shared remarks appeared to many as counterproductive to that initiative.

In a broader context, Michelle Obama’s comments follow increasing speculation about her relationship with the former president. The couple has appeared publicly together far less frequently in recent years, especially throughout the 2024 campaign cycle.

Fueling that speculation was Michelle Obama’s notable absence from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral in January 2025, where every other living former first lady was present.

In an April interview, Michelle explained her absence by saying, “I chose to do what was best for me, not what I had to do.”

She added, “That’s the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with, like, disappointing people… people couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.”

The remarks sparked renewed public debate over the former first couple’s marriage, with many questioning whether the Obamas were intentionally distancing themselves from one another.

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“You should’ve threw a boy in the mix,” radio host Angie Martinez told Obama in an episode of the former first lady’s “IMO” podcast released Wednesday.

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Michelle Obama’s comment about not wanting a “Baby Barack” comes as the Democratic Party tries to rebuild its appeal to male voters following a noticeable decline in support over the last several election cycles. Critics argue that comments like Michelle’s don’t help that cause.

As the conversation around Michelle Obama’s remarks continues online, they have drawn a mixed response, with some viewing them as candid and others interpreting them as dismissive or disrespectful toward men—particularly one of the party’s most celebrated figures.

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