Michelle Obama fires back with 3 words after Barack’s flirty exchange with woman goes viral

A light-hearted moment at a political rally quickly turned into viral chatter about the Obamas this week.
Former President Barack Obama’s playful exchange with a female supporter sparked buzz online, especially after he complimented her from the stage. Now, Michelle Obama has weighed in and her response couldn’t have been more classic.
A brief exchange at a New Jersey rally turned heads this week when former President Barack Obama engaged in a playful moment with an audience member. While speaking in support of now-Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, Obama paused as a woman in the crowd shouted toward the stage,as per a report by Silive.com.

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“Oh, I love you, but hold on,” he said as CNN cameras rolled. “I heard you, girl. Just settle down.” He continued interacting with her, joking, “I’m here to talk to everybody not just you.”

Then, in a comment that immediately spread online, he added, “I mean, you look cute,” before quickly clarifying, “But I am married. Michelle’s fine too.”

How did Michelle Obama respond to the viral clip?

Instead of brushing it aside, Michelle addressed the moment directly during an appearance on NBC’s “Today With Jenna & Friends,” where she was promoting her new fashion photo book, The Look.

“That’s my man,” she said with a smile. “He’s a cutie, too," as per a report by Silive.com.

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What about those marriage rumors?

The playful exchange fueled renewed gossip about the Obamas’ marriage, following speculation earlier this year. But Michelle previously dismissed talk of marital trouble, saying, “The beauty of my husband and our partnership is that neither one of us was ever really, ever going to quit at it, because that’s not who we are.”

She added, “And I know that about him. He knows that about me," as per a report by Silive.com.

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Decades of partnership

The Obamas, married for more than 32 years, have long acknowledged the pressures of public life. Barack even joked in April that he was working to make up for the toll of eight years in the White House, saying, “I have been trying to dig myself out of that hole by doing occasionally fun things.”

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Despite the chatter, Michelle’s reaction made it clear, she wasn’t bothered. In true Obama fashion, a little humor and loyalty stole the spotlight again.

FAQs

What did Barack Obama say at the rally?
He told an audience member, “I mean, you look cute. But I am married. Michelle’s fine too.”

How did Michelle Obama respond?
She laughed it off, saying, “That’s my man. He’s a cutie, too.”