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

Michelle Obama told Jon Stewart she doesn't miss her daughters being at home, sparking conservative criticism from Matt Walsh and Meghan McCain.

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

TL;DR

  • Michelle Obama told Jon Stewart she does not miss her daughters being at home.
  • Her comments sparked criticism from California Republican Party Delegate Elizabeth Barcohana and conservative commentators Matt Walsh and Link Lauren.
  • Critics accused Obama of expressing resentment and narcissism, especially in light of the Lindsay Clancy trial and her privileged lifestyle.
  • Obama clarified that while she does not miss the daily parenting demands, she loves her daughters and sees them regularly.
  • She stated she welcomed their independence and had already spent significant quality time raising them.