With Election Day just weeks away and the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris narrowing dramatically, one of the most famous Democrats remains on the sidelines.
Former first lady Michelle Obama has not been seen near Harris or her campaign since appearing at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago nearly two months ago.
Back then, the vice president saw strong support after President Joe Biden canceled his re-election bid and Harris was at the top of positive polls.
But now that Harris is slipping in national polls, Michelle Obama is nowhere to be found.
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago. It was the last time he officially appeared for the Democrats.
And sources indicate that it is because Obama fears for his safety after Trump’s multiple assassination attempts. NBC News reported this week.
“After the two assassination attempts against former President Trump, the staff of all former presidents and first ladies recognized the new reality and so did the Secret Service,” a source familiar with the situation told the outlet.
They said the attempts were “a wake-up call for everyone” and have made individuals in those circles, like Obama, aware “of the new reality.”
Sources revealed that Obama “will have made his voice heard” by the time Election Day arrives, indicating he could soon follow Harris’ lead.
At the time Biden left the presidency, Barack’s wife was thought to be the most attractive candidate among all Democrats to lead the party.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
TO Reuters/Ipsos A July 2 poll found that Michelle Obama was the only hypothetical candidate who could beat Trump.
Respondents gave him rave reviews, giving him 50 percent of their support, while the former president only got 39 percent.
Obama’s enormous popularity may be a necessary buoy for Harris to cling to should she continue to sink and sink even further in the polls.
But the former first lady has focused on getting Americans to register to vote.
His organization, When We All Vote, has been hosting events to try to boost voter registration ahead of the Nov. 5 race.
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a National Week of Action When We All Vote rally at the University of Miami Watsco Center on September 28, 2018 in Coral Gables, Florida. Obama is the founder and co-president of the organization that aims to help people register and vote.
The group has held events in Florida, Georgia and Arizona recently and has many more events planned.
Meanwhile, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have been campaigning for Harris.