Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday tribute to Michelle Obama after it was confirmed she will miss the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

The former First Couple made it clear they are still very much in love … or very committed to needlessly lying about their relationship status!

Michelle and Barack Obama have hit back at wild rumors over their relationship with an intimate photo of them holding hands. The former president posted the picture with a gushing message on Instagram to celebrate his wife’s 61st birthday on Friday.

“Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama,” Barack, 63, wrote via X on Friday, January 17. “You fill every room with warmth, wisdom, humor, and grace — and you look good doing it. I’m so lucky to be able to take on life’s adventures with you. Love you!”

The Associated Press revealed that former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The representative for the couple confirmed the plans in an official statement.

Obamas released the following statement to the Associated Press: “Former president Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.

Former President Barack Obama shared a heartfelt birthday message to his wife of over 30 years, Michelle Obama, on Friday as she reappeared amid a series of notable absences

Barack Obama has shared a sweet birthday tribute to his wife Michelle, after she confirmed that she wouldn’t be attending Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday. The 44th president took to Instagram on Friday to share a picture of him and his wife at a dining room table,

Former first lady Michelle Obama has been the subject of much speculation recently after she missed Jimmy Carter's funeral and is reportedly set to skip Donald Trump's inauguration