Claim: Former first lady Michelle Obama earned her Ph.D. in law since leaving the White House in 2016 Our rating: False
Claim: Former first lady Michelle Obama earned her Ph.D. in law since leaving the White House in 2016
Several Facebook posts congratulating former first lady Michelle Obama on a doctorate degree that she has not received have gone viral online. “CONGRATULATIONS to Doctor Michelle Obama!!! Since her husband has been out of office, and her children out of the house, Mrs. Obama decided to complete her PHD in law. The most educated 1st lady ever, is a Black Queen! RESPECT,” Lady GeeHer post quickly received hundreds of shares and dozens of comments congratulating Obama. One Facebook user questioned the validity of Gee’s claim.
“This isn’t true. She actually got an honorary doctorate from Jackson State University after delivering their commencement speech. But she’s still the most intelligent First Lady ever!” commented Lori Ehawee Gloster.“Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Since her husband has been out of office, and her children out of the house, Mrs. Obama decided to complete her PHD in law. The most educated 1st lady in the history of this nation. Congratulations Dr. Michelle Obama!!!” Christopher D.
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