Michelle Obama made comments about American readiness for a female president during a November 5 conversation with actress Tracee Ellis Ross at the Brooklyn Academy of Music while promoting her new book titled 'The Look.'</span

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Michelle Obama made comments about American readiness for a female president during a November 5 conversation with actress Tracee Ellis Ross at the Brooklyn Academy of Music while promoting her new book titled 'The Look.'

The former first lady stated that Americans are not ready for a woman president, saying 'You're not ready for a woman. You are not. So don't waste my time' when discussing potential presidential candidacy speculation.</span

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The former first lady stated that Americans are not ready for a woman president, saying 'You're not ready for a woman. You are not. So don't waste my time' when discussing potential presidential candidacy speculation.

Obama referenced the 2024 election results where Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump, stating 'As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain't ready' as evidence of the country's unpreparedness for female leadership.</span

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Obama referenced the 2024 election results where Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump, stating 'As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain't ready' as evidence of the country's unpreparedness for female leadership.

She expressed belief that many men are uncomfortable with female leadership, saying 'there's still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman, and we saw it' during the discussion.</span

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She expressed belief that many men are uncomfortable with female leadership, saying 'there's still, sadly, a lot of men who do not feel like they can be led by a woman, and we saw it' during the discussion.

Michelle Obama has consistently declined speculation about running for president over the years, previously stating she has no desire to seek the Oval Office and that politics is not her preference.</span

Michelle Obama has consistently declined speculation about running for president over the years, previously stating she has no desire to seek the Oval Office and that politics is not her preference.

Her book 'The Look' explores Obama's style evolution and fashion choices during her time as first lady, addressing how her appearance was constantly analyzed while serving as the first Black woman in that role.</span

Her book 'The Look' explores Obama's style evolution and fashion choices during her time as first lady, addressing how her appearance was constantly analyzed while serving as the first Black woman in that role.

Michelle Obama: America 'Not Ready' for Female President

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