In a stunning development that will significantly impact the 2024 presidential race, multiple credible sources have revealed there’s a new, deep-seated rift between former First Lady Michelle Obama and the Biden family.
The anger at each other, unreported until now, threatens to deprive President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign of one of the Democratic Party’s most powerful figures.
At the heart of the controversy is Michelle Obama’s reported fury over the Biden family’s treatment of her close friend, Kathleen Buhle.
Sources close to the former First Lady claim she has repeatedly expressed anger with how the Bidens “exiled” Buhle after the divorce, which was marred by allegations of Hunter’s infidelity and drug abuse.
This conflict has apparently spilled over into the political arena, with Michelle Obama now refusing to help Biden’s struggling presidential campaign. Her reluctance to support Biden publicly stands in stark contrast to her husband, former President Barack Obama, who has been actively campaigning for the incumbent.
Polls show Biden is badly trailing former President Donald Trump in almost every single battleground state heading into Thursday’s critical presidential debate — which means the implications of the Obama-Biden divide cannot be overstated.
Love her or not, Michelle Obama retains popularity with Independent voters and has a proven record of motivating voters in key demographics, like women and African Americans.
Her refusal to take to the campaign trail deprives Biden of this powerful surrogate at a time when his unpopularity has hit its highest.
For years there have been reports of longstanding tensions between the Obama and Biden camps dating back years. Sources claim the relationship between the families soured as far back as 2015, when then-Vice President Biden was considering a presidential run.
Barack Obama reportedly did not encourage Biden’s ambitions at the time, preferring Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee, who went on to lose to Trump.
Further complicating matters is a reported incident from 2017, where Barack Obama allegedly described the Biden family dynamics as “weird sh*t” after attending a fundraiser that featured Hunter Biden dating his late brother’s widow.
But Michelle’s fury is the biggest reported rift so far — and it couldn’t come at a worse time for Biden.
While spokespersons for both the Obamas and Bidens have publicly downplayed the fight and insist that the families remain close, the mounting evidence of behind-the-scenes tension paints a far bleaker picture.
The fact that Michelle Obama has limited her political activities to non-partisan voter registration efforts, rather than actively appearing in public with Biden’s campaign, speaks volumes.
As the election approaches, the question of whether Michelle Obama will eventually join the campaign effort looms large.
The potential fallout from this situation extends beyond the immediate campaign.
It raises questions about the unity of the Democratic Party — and could provide ammunition for former President Donald Trump and Republicans seeking to drive a wedge into the party.