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Michelle Obama Makes Apparent Jab At Trump Over ‘Peace Prize’

Forbes · Jun 18, 2026, 7:11 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Topline Former First Lady Michelle Obama drew cheers from the crowd after making an apparent jab at President Donald Trump at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, alluding to former President Barack Obama winning a Nobel Peace Prize—an honor that has eluded Trump, much to his frustration.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to honor her husband, former President Barack Obama, at the opening of his presidential center in Chicago. (Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsWhile naming a list of her husband’s achievements as president, Michelle Obama included “winning a peace prize,” referring to his 2009 Nobel Peace Prize award.

The remark drew prolonged cheers from the crowd, as well as visible laughs from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was seated behind former President Obama and alongside her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

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