America’s readiness for a female president is questioned by former First Lady Michelle Obama. In recent remarks made during a book promotion, Obama suggested that the nation has significant societal evolution ahead. She observed, ‘As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready. We’ve got a lot of growing up to do, and there are still many men who do not feel they can be led by a woman.’ Obama also highlighted a deficit in creating adequate opportunities for women aspiring to the nation’s highest elected office, referencing the unsuccessful bids by Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton.
While Michelle Obama wields considerable influence within the Democratic Party and is periodically speculated to run for office, she has consistently denied any such intentions. Her past statements, including a firm ‘No, nope, not going to do it’ in 2016, underscore her position. Speculation reignited during the recent presidential election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Obama played an active role in the previous election cycle, endorsing Kamala Harris. At a Michigan rally, she strongly advocated against Donald Trump’s return to power, emphasizing the risks to women’s health and rights. She urged voters to consider the implications: ‘A vote for him is a vote against our health and our worth.’ Obama expressed concern that Trump displayed ‘deep contempt for us.’