Michelle Obama's office shuts down speculation that she is planning to run for president

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Michelle Obama will not launch a bid for the White House amid rumors that the former first lady was eyeing a presidential run, according to her office.

"As former First Lady Michelle Obama has expressed several times over the years, she will not be running for president," Crystal Carson, the director of communications for Obama’s office, said in a statement provided to ITK on Tuesday.

Obama supports President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, her office said. Fox News Digital has reached out to Obama's communication team.

Rumors of Obama's candidacy came as questions about Biden's mental capacity continue to swirl. The rumors began to circulate after some Republicans floated the idea that she could replace Biden on the November ballot.

Some political commentators said the former first lady has the best chance of beating former President Donald Trump, who is the leading candidate to secure the GOP presidential nomination.... (Read more)

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