Why Michelle Obama hasn't campaigned for Biden and has been 'frustrated' with his family over messy drama that resurfaced during Hunter's trial
Michelle Obama has steered clear of campaigning for Joe Biden over her private frustration with how the family treated friend Kathleen Buhle during her messy divorce from Hunter Biden, a new report claims.
The former first lady, one of the most popular figures in the Democratic party, hasn't posted about the 81-year-old president's re-election bid.
Buhle and Hunter split in 2017 and details of the divorce resurfaced when she testified at his recent federal gun trial in Delaware.
Axios reported that Michelle told others that her friend had been wronged by the Biden family who have blamed Buhle for some of the lurid details of Hunter's behavior becoming public.
Michelle Obama is greeted by Sen. Joe Biden in the stands of the Pepsi Center during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in Denver, Colorado
White House spokesman Andrew Bates denied there was any rift.
He said: 'The Biden and Obama families are like family to each other, and whomever made these claims about that relationship isn’t familiar with it.
'The former President and First Lady have been two of the strongest supporters of President Biden’s leadership and agenda.'
Buhle accused Hunter of blowing his family's money on drugs and prostitutes and cheating while he spiraled into crack cocaine addiction.
She and Michelle became close during the Obama administration, but the dynamic between the Obama and Biden families has changed since, according to the report.
During the Obama presidency the two women worked out in the gym together and would often have cocktails in the White House,
They still have a close bond today that has reportedly sparked friction between Michelle and the Bidens.
Michelle Obama attends the American Symphony New Orleans Premiere on December 07, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana
According to the report, Former President Obama described the Biden family as 'weird s***' following a fundraiser for the Beau Biden Foundation in 2017.
Michelle was initially reluctant to campaign for Joe in 2020, but was ultimately persuaded to hit the trail when Democrats told her the stakes would be too high if she missed out.
Now her husband has taken to the trail solo by appearing at multiple glitzy fundraisers with Joe.
Joe Biden with Michelle Obama in the stands of the Pepsi Center during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in Denver, Colorado
A White House spokesman and a representative for Obama both denied reports of a rift.
Crystal Carson, a spokesperson for Michelle Obama said she is friends with both Kathleen and the Bidens.
'Mrs. Obama has already said she supports President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign.
'She is friends with Kathleen and with the Bidens. Two things can be true. On Monday Dr. Biden graciously joined the family to celebrate the life of Mrs. Marian Robinson.'
