Speculation about the state of Barack and Michelle Obama’s marriage is heating up, with new reports suggesting that the former president and first lady are working behind the scenes to split their estimated $70 million fortune.

According to RadarOnline, the couple has already enlisted legal teams and mediators to sort out their financial affairs before making any public announcement.

If true, this would mark a historic first—no former president and first lady have ever divorced after leaving the White House,

For years, the Obamas have been regarded as the gold standard of political power couples.

However, sources claim their relationship has been strained for quite some time. Insiders suggest the tension reached a boiling point after the 2024

presidential election, when Barack Obama allegedly urged Michelle to step up as a key Democratic figure following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race.

Michelle reportedly declined, preferring to focus on her Hollywood projects with Higher Ground Productions. This decision, according to sources, created a major rift between the two.