Michelle Obama Has Always Been Female
The Claim
Michelle Obama was born male.
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Emerging story
Some on social media are sharing a picture of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, claiming that Michelle was once a man.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has discovered that the original photo of the Obamas has been altered. The original photo appeared in Business Insider on January 17, 2019. It was a photo that President Obama had originally shared on his social media.
In the manipulated photos, an orange tone has been added to the original. Also, a photo effect was used that makes Michelle Obama’s neck and face look wider than in the actual photo.
Michelle Obama was born January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of Marian and Frasier Robinson and served as the first African American first lady as the wife of the 44th president of the United States. Since leaving the White House, Mrs. Obama has been involved in a variety of projects including publishing a book and starting a podcast according to BBC.com.
