Michelle Obama Says ‘I’m Not Going Away’—But She’s Done With Politics

The former first lady ruled out future campaigning and political speeches, saying she’s focused on personal projects and defining ambition on her own terms.
Michelle Obama Says ‘I’m Not Going Away’—But She’s Done With Politics
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks ahead of the arrival of the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a campaign rally at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Oct. 26, 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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Former first lady Michelle Obama says she has no plans to return to political life, saying that she will no longer give campaign speeches or campaign for candidates but that she still wants to stay publicly engaged on her own terms.

“I am not going to be in politics. I’m not giving another political speech. I’m not campaigning for another candidate,” she said during an interview on Wildcard, a podcast from NPR, released on June 26. “But I’m here.”
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