November 16th 2025.
As she spoke with Tracee Ellis Ross in a recorded conversation released on her YouTube channel, former First Lady Michelle Obama expressed her thoughts on the struggles that Americans still face when it comes to the idea of a woman leading the nation. According to Obama, this lingering resistance is the main reason why she has no plans of running for president.
During the conversation, which took place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Obama pointed out that the United States still has a lot of growing up to do when it comes to accepting women in positions of ultimate political authority. She used the recent election as an example, stating that the country is not yet ready to have a woman as their leader.
When asked by Ross if the traditional expectations placed on first ladies have influenced the public's willingness to imagine a woman in the Oval Office, Obama didn't hesitate to answer. She firmly stated that she has no interest in wasting her time, as there are still many men who feel that they cannot be led by a woman. She emphasized that the nation needs to do some growing before a woman can be elected as president.
Despite consistently being one of the most admired women in America, Obama has always rejected the idea of running for office. Even when a poll in 2024 suggested that she was the only Democrat capable of defeating Donald Trump, she remained firm in her decision not to enter the race. Her comments also acknowledged the challenges faced by women who have attempted to break the barrier, as seen in the losses of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris against Trump in previous presidential elections.
Although there is persistent fascination with the idea of an Obama presidential run, she has made it clear that she has no intention of doing so. For her, the bigger issue is not her own reluctance, but rather the country's readiness to elect a woman. As she campaigned for Harris in 2024, she urged voters, especially men, to support women's leadership and reproductive rights.
In her new book, "The Look," Obama opens up about her iconic fashion choices as First Lady. However, in the conversation with Ross, she also addresses the important topic of women in politics and the challenges they face. Despite the admiration she receives, Obama believes that the nation still needs to prove that it is willing to elect a woman as its leader.
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