Michelle Obama’s name may often come up as a potential presidential contender. Because “as we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama told actor Tracee Ellis Ross at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York earlier this month. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“That’s why I’m like, ‘Don’t even look at me about running because you all are lying,’” she continued. So don’t waste my time.”Former first lady Michelle Obama ruled out a presidential run because America "ain't ready" for a woman in power. via Associated PressPresident Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, the first woman to ever be nominated for president by a major political party, in the 2016 presidential election.

Source: Huffington Post November 17, 2025 16:57 UTC