Jason Whitlock made an explosive claim about Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's marriage that it was never out of love but had a political reason behind it. Barack Obama needed a Black wife to be the president and after Biden made it impossible for Michelle Obama to run for president this year, Barack and Michell have no reason to stay married to each other, the commentator said.
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