Michelle Obama drew criticism online after saying "me" when asked to describe her next chapter in one word during a joint "Good Morning America" interview with former President Barack Obama in Chicago.

Former first lady Michelle Obama drew criticism from conservatives after telling ABC's "Good Morning America" that the next chapter of her life could be summed up in one word during a joint interview with former President Barack Obama at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

Co-anchor Robin Roberts asked the former first couple to describe their next chapter in one word during a lighthearted segment about their lives after the White House. Barack Obama answered first.

"Fun," he said.

OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER BREAKS SILENCE OVER CONTROVERSIAL BUILDING DESIGN

Former first lady Michelle Obama said "me" when asked to describe her next chapter in one word during a joint "Good Morning America" interview with former President Barack Obama at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. (REUTERS/Sebastian Hidalgo)

‘YEAH, I SAVED A LIFE’: MICHELLE OBAMA CASUALLY REVEALS SHE RESCUED A CHOKING FRIEND AT DINNER

"Me," Michelle Obama said.

Roberts reacted favorably to the former first lady's answer.

"That’s what you call drop the mic," Roberts said.

MICHELLE OBAMA SAYS AMERICA GOING THROUGH ITS 'JANKY' ERA

Barack Obama joked that Roberts appeared to be judging his wife's answers more generously after her response.

"You seem to be grading her higher on her answers," he said.

Former President Barack Obama has a new presidential center in Chicago. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

WATCH: SHANE GILLIS REJECTS UFC FIGHTER’S CRUDE MICHELLE OBAMA JAB AFTER WHITE HOUSE WIN

The clip prompted a series of reactions from conservative accounts on X, with some accusing the former first lady of being self-centered.

MICHELLE OBAMA CLAIMS 'NO WAY' TRUMP ADMIN BEHAVIOR WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE FROM 'FIRST BLACK FAMILY' IN WH

Spectator contributing editor Stephen Miller, who posts under the handle @redsteeze, also responded to the exchange.

The Obama Presidential Center served as the backdrop for the interview, which previewed the Chicago campus, museum exhibits and public spaces ahead of its opening. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

SUBCONTRACTORS SAY THEY’RE OWED MILLIONS, FACE FINANCIAL RUIN, AFTER HELPING BUILD OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER

"Man, she really hates him," Miller said.

Commentator and TV personality Danny De Urbina criticized Michelle Obama's answer in a post accusing her of being self-focused.

"So, in case you didn’t know this... Michelle Obama thinks about herself a lot," De Urbina said.

"So much of a person’s intelligence can be measured by the degree they are able to think about the world around them instead of themselves," De Urbina said. "This is the precise narcissism that has plagued our culturally suicidal ruling class for decades."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE

The ABC interview centered on the Obama Presidential Center, a 19.3-acre campus on Chicago's South Side that includes a museum, public spaces and a replica of the Oval Office.

"As a consequence, a little girl born on the South Side of Chicago and some mixed kid, you know, born in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii, you know, could end up being part of the process of building and making better the greatest country on Earth," Barack Obama said.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

The Obama Foundation said the center's grand opening ceremony was scheduled for June 18, with the campus and museum opening to the public June 19. Opening weekend events continue through June 21.

CJ Womack is an associate editor at Fox News.

CJ joined Fox News Digital's team in 2026, which highlights the vital role journalism plays in shaping politics and culture. He has years of experience analyzing and reporting on the news media.

CJ graduated from Long Beach State University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Journalism. 

You can follow CJ on Twitter.

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News 
        Privacy Policy
       and 
        Terms of Use
      , and
      agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can
      opt-out at any time.

Subscribed

You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!