Barack Obama and Michelle Obama seem determined to put on a united front in a bid to combat the rumors surrounding their marriage once and for all. The former President made it clear that he and his wife are a team in a newly shared statement regarding the horrific plane crash in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening.
![[While sharing a message to the people who lost loved ones in the tragedy, Barack, 63, used terms like 'our hearts break' and 'Michelle and I send our prayers']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/15/94688809-14342825-image-a-22_1738252748790.jpg)
While sharing a moving message to the people who lost loved ones in the tragedy, Barack, 63, used terms such as 'our hearts break' and 'Michelle and I send our prayers' - a subtle shut down of the ongoing speculation that they are headed for divorce. Barack wrote, 'Our hearts break for the families who lost loved ones in the tragic plane and helicopter crash at DCA.
![[Michelle shared the news on her Instagram Stories, adding: '[Hadiya] had an extraordinary light that will not be forgotten, and Barack and I look forward to honoring her memory']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/16/94663087-14342825-Michelle_shared_the_news_on_her_Instagram_Stories_adding_Hadiya_-a-15_1738255232796.jpg)
'Michelle and I send our prayers and condolences to everyone who is mourning today, and we're grateful to the first responders who are doing everything they can to help under extremely difficult circumstances.'. Michelle, 61, re-shared his emotional post to her own account.
![[The use of language from both Michelle and Barack in their posts certainly sends a clear message of unity after rumors have run rampant for weeks that the two were having problems]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/16/66024797-14342825-The_use_of_language_from_both_Michelle_and_Barack_in_their_posts-a-16_1738255232880.jpg)
It came one day after the couple released another joint statement announcing that The Obama Presidential Center would be honoring Hadiya Pendleton. Hadiya, an honor roll student, was murdered in 2013 just days after performing with her majorette squad at the second inauguration of Barack.
![[The speculation erupted after fans began to notice that Michelle has been mysteriously absent from her husband's side in recent weeks. She was not at Jimmy Carter's funeral with Barack]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/16/94184027-14342825-The_speculation_erupted_after_fans_began_to_notice_that_Michelle-a-17_1738255232882.jpg)
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama (seen in 2015) seem determined to put on a united front and see away with the rumors surrounding their marriage once and for all. The former President made it clear that he and his wife are a team in a newly shared statement regarding the horrific plane crash in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening.
![[In addition, she did not attend Donald Trump 's inauguration ceremony with her husband last Monday. He's seen at the event]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/16/94688747-14342825-In_addition_she_did_not_attend_Donald_Trump_s_inauguration_cerem-a-18_1738255232965.jpg)
