The Obama Presidential Center is opening its doors to the public on Friday after a dedication ceremony held on Thursday, and part of the media coverage included an embarrassingly soft interview by the ABC News flagship morning news program.
“Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sat down with the former first couple in what the show billed as their first joint network TV interview since leaving office, and at one point asked them to describe their next chapter.
Barack Obama answered, “Fun.” When Roberts turned to Michelle, she quickly replied, “Me.”
“That’s what you call drop the mic,” a slobbering Roberts replied, much to the chagrin of the former president, who protested that his wife was being graded easier on her answers.
ABC “News” hits the snooze. Robin Roberts helps Michelle mock Barack for his answers to the “fun” questions. It’s a “mic drop” when Michelle says her next chapter is “me, me, me.” pic.twitter.com/q5tsmN2TbU
— Tim Graham (@TimJGraham) June 18, 2026
Earlier, Roberts asked the Obamas what activities take up most of their downtime. Barack, who is seen by many on the right as the man behind the curtain, driving much of the left’s agenda today, was hesitant to respond, seeking clarity while stating, “I don’t have that much downtime.”
Of course, he was the first former president to maintain his base in Washington, D.C. since progressive champion Woodrow Wilson.
Michelle was only too happy to answer for her husband, telling Roberts, “Golf.”
Another hard-hitting question from Roberts centered on what TV show they’ve recently binge-watched — on a positive note, there were no questions about favorite ice cream flavors.
Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:
Man, she really hates him. https://t.co/gVpq69rRbY
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) June 18, 2026
So, in case you didn’t know this… Michelle Obama thinks about herself a lot. https://t.co/d96uH37ST9
— Danny De Urbina (@dannydeurbina) June 18, 2026
Look at her face when she says it – she’s so proud of her response, thinks she’s so clever, and thinks that she surprised her audience by saying “Me.”
It’s always been “Me” with you, hun.
— Chicken-mala Harris (@Candyisdan75111) June 18, 2026
“Describe your next chapter in 1 word?”
Michelle Obama: “Me!”
Barack: 😐 pic.twitter.com/gST6UvCWTu
— Based Electrician⚡️🇺🇲 (@ComeAndTakeIt) June 18, 2026
Gee . . nothing about favorite flavored ice creams?
Can one even imagine such a meaningless – fawning – interview with Trump/Melania, or any Republican couple?
PS – Obama is “embarrassed” that he watched the American Revolution series?
— Gary Hall (@GaryWHall) June 18, 2026
Pretty sure ALL of her chapters are called ME.
— Phiddi (@mrsmcbe) June 19, 2026
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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