Michelle Obama Gender Conspiracy

The Michelle Obama gender conspiracy refers to a baseless conspiracy theory that emerged during and after the 2008 U.S. presidential election, suggesting that Michelle Obama, the wife of then-presidential candidate Barack Obama, was not biologically female. This conspiracy theory was fueled by online forums and fringe media outlets, often citing unverified photographs and speculative claims about her physical appearance. The theory gained some traction among certain segments of the population, despite being thoroughly debunked by fact-checking organizations and mainstream media outlets. In Hebrew, this conspiracy theory is referred to as תאוריית הקשר של מישל אובמה. Similar conspiracy theories have surfaced around other prominent women, often rooted in misogynistic and transphobic ideologies. The spread of such theories highlights the broader issue of gender-based disinformation and the role of social media in amplifying unfounded claims.