Barack Obama tells audience at London's O2: 'I've been digging myself out of a hole with Michelle for years'

"Barack Obama has admitted he has been digging himself out of a hole with his wife Michelle for years. The former United States president, 64, revealed he is on level ground with his partner, 61, eight years after leaving the White House. He made the comments during the London leg of his European speaking tour, in which he also criticised Donald Trump's recent comments about autism and the decision to shut schools during lockdown."

"Barack previously stated that his demanding presidential duties took a toll on his relationship with Michelle. The veteran Democrat said he spent much of his time outside of politics trying to appease his wife, which he described as challenging. But during an interview with historian David Olusoga at the O2 Arena on Wednesday, Barack said: I was digging myself out of the hole I found myself (in) with Michelle Now I'm at about level ground."

Barack Obama acknowledged that demanding presidential duties strained his marriage to Michelle and that he spent years repairing that relationship. He described himself as "digging" out of a hole with Michelle and said they are now on level ground eight years after leaving the White House. He made the remarks during a London appearance on a European speaking tour. He criticized remarks that undermine public health, including comments about autism and Tylenol risks, and questioned decisions to close classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic, noting evidence that many children need in-person schooling.

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