Claims spread via social media, tabloids like the Daily Mail and personalities like former Republican Sen. John McCain's daughter Meghan McCain, who alleged she heard about the Obamas supposedly divorcing from "reputable people" and "very serious journalists" in an episode of her podcast, "Citizen McCain."

The former first lady said she was left in a situation where “every choice” she makes is “completely” her own now.

The former US president is also known for his own sharp sense of humor, including dad jokes while he was in office.