Love was in the air — or at least on social media — as Barack and Michelle Obama shut down swirling divorce rumors with a heartfelt Valentine’s Day exchange, reminding the world that their romance is still going strong after 32 years.
‘You still take my breath away’
Barack, 63, kicked off the day with a flirty tribute to Michelle, posting a glowing selfie of the couple on X. “Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away,” he wrote, adding, “Happy Valentine’s Day, @MichelleObama.”
Not one to be outdone, Michelle, 61, responded with an equally swoon-worthy message. “If there’s one person I can always count on, it’s you, @BarackObama. You’re my rock. Always have been. Always will be. Happy Valentine’s Day, honey!” she wrote, sealing it with a heart emoji.
A public love letter—or a clapback?
The couple’s sweet exchange comes just as rumors of a split—and even wild claims of an affair between Barack and “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston—had begun making headlines. Fueling the gossip, Michelle’s absence from both President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and Donald Trump’s inauguration last month sparked whispers of trouble at home.
But if there was any doubt about the strength of their bond, this public Valentine’s Day lovefest seemed to put it to rest. In classic Obama fashion, they let their words — and their smiles — do all the talking.