Michelle Obama shrugs off missing active motherhood after daughters leave, says, 'I'm good'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Michelle Obama contrasts her reaction to Malia and Sasha leaving home with Barack Obama’s tears, telling Jon Stewart she enjoys having her schedule back as critics accuse her of resenting motherhood. Former first lady Michelle Obama faced criticism Friday after telling Jon Stewart on Wednesday's "IMO" podcast that she did not miss having her adult daughters at home. California Republican Party Delegate and mother Elizabeth Barcohana told Fox News Digital the remarks conveyed resentment amid a national debate over motherhood. Obama offered a terse response after Stewart explained that the daily job of parenting had given meaning and structure to his life and asked whether she missed it. Michelle Obama told Jon Stewart she does not miss having her adult daughters at home and enjoys controlling her own schedule. (Michelle Obama YouTube channel) MICHELLE