Michelle Obama has been trying to avoid the spotlight since her husband, Barack Obama, left office.
The former first lady only pops out to promote her books and to give a paid speech. However, in the past weeks, the media had been searching for the whereabouts of Michelle Obama more than ever.
This was when Kamala Harris became the first black woman to receive enough delegates to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
Since Joe Biden resigned from the Democratic Party’s ticket, a significant coalition has been building around the vice president.
At that point, almost all of the top Democrats had officially endorsed Kamala Harris and had pledged their support to help her win the election against Donald Trump.
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer had stepped forward to give Kamala Harris the push she needed.
However, Michelle Obama and her two daughters, Malia and Sasha, had yet to comment on this historic moment in American politics.
Close sources have revealed the heartbreaking truth about Michelle Obama’s supposed “hesitation,” which was primarily due to her recent personal loss and the need to process her grief.
A source explained to NBC at the time: “Michelle Obama also supports Harris’ candidacy.”
It has also been revealed that Michelle Obama is currently mourning the loss of her mother, Marian Robinson. This significant loss has understandably led her to take some time to process her grief before making any decisions about the campaign.
The same goes for her daughters, who lost the only beloved grandmother they have known.
Marian Robinson was not just a grandmother to the girls but a constant presence in their lives — she even moved to the White House for eight years to help raise Malia and Sasha. Her sudden loss has deeply affected the entire Obama family.
It has been confirmed that former President Barack Obama will help Kamala Harris in different ways.
He has had many private conversations with Harris since clinching the nomination. A source told NBC that Obama had been dithering because he did not want to overshadow Biden.
The source said: “Obama didn’t want it to overshadow President Joe Biden’s moment, particularly his Oval Office address to the nation Wednesday night.”
According to two people familiar with the discussions between the former president and Harris, he is proud of her and plans to campaign nationwide to get her elected.
The source said: “Obama has offered Harris his counsel on setting up a campaign and on other aspects of mounting a successful bid for the White House, which he has done twice. From Obama’s perspective, Harris has taken on a lot in a very short time, and he sees himself as a resource and a sounding board for her as she navigates a high-stakes campaign with about just 100 days until Election Day.”
Staff members for Mr. Obama and Harris are preparing for them to make a joint appearance soon.
The political insider stated: “Aides to Obama and Harris also have discussed arranging for the two of them to appear together on the campaign trail, though no date has been set.”
Michelle Obama’s backers say she has significantly sacrificed for the Democratic Party and the country and should, therefore, be given the time she needs during this challenging time.
Some are still hoping that she will do some campaigning for the Harris-Walz ticket in the fall.
