Marian Robinson: The Down-to-Earth Mother Figure Who Supported the Obamas at the White House

Chicago, Illinois United States of America
Born in Chicago, Robinson was known for being down-to-earth and providing emotional support to her family during their time at the White House.
During her time at the White House, she provided stability and support for Michelle and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, passed away on May 31, 2024 at the age of 86.
Michelle Obama described Robinson as her rock and Michelle and Barack Obama both wrote tributes following her death.
Robinson moved into the White House with her daughter's family when Barack Obama was inaugurated as President in 2009 and stayed for most of his presidency.
Robinson preferred to keep a low profile at the White House but asked to meet the pope as her only guest.
Robinson struggled to adjust to the celebrity lifestyle and often slipped out of the White House on her own to visit friends.
Marian Robinson: The Down-to-Earth Mother Figure Who Supported the Obamas at the White House

Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama, passed away on May 31, 2024 at the age of 86. The news was announced by Barack and Michelle Obama, as well as Craig and Kelly Robinson and their children in statements released to various media outlets.

Robinson moved into the White House with her daughter's family when Barack Obama was inaugurated as President in 2009. She was initially meant to stay only temporarily, but ended up staying for most of Obama's presidency. During her time at the White House, she provided stability and support for Michelle and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

Robinson preferred to keep a low profile at the White House, allowing her to come and go freely. She was never comfortable with its trappings and often took her dinner on a TV tray in her third-floor suite. The only guest she asked to meet was the pope.

Born in Chicago, Robinson was known for being down-to-earth and providing emotional support to her family during their time at the White House. She traveled abroad for the first time on Air Force One with the Obamas in 2009.

On election night 2008, when Barack Obama won the presidency, Robinson was by his side. She had initially doubted that he and Michelle would last together, predicting that their relationship would only last for six months. However, she later described feeling overwhelmed with emotion during the momentous occasion.

Robinson's move to Washington was not without challenges. She struggled to adjust to the celebrity lifestyle and often slipped out of the White House on her own to visit friends.  David Axelrod, former Obama senior adviser, remembered Robinson as 'just a great lady.'

Michelle Obama posted on social media that her mother was her rock and had always been there for whatever she needed. Barack Obama wrote that Marian Robinson was his rock through it all.

Robinson's death has been met with an outpouring of tributes from those who knew her, including former President Bill Clinton and former first lady Hillary Clinton. The cause of her death was not disclosed in the statements.


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95%

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  • The cause of Marian Robinson's death was not disclosed in the statements.

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Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Mother, Dies at 86

The New York Times Katie Rogers Friday, 31 May 2024 22:36
  • Unique Points
    • She preferred to take her dinner on a TV tray in her third-floor suite at the White House and was never comfortable with its trappings.
    • The only guest she asked to meet was the pope.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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99%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, dies

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Kevin Liptak, Friday, 31 May 2024 22:17
  • Unique Points
    • She preferred to take her dinner on a TV tray in her third-floor suite at the White House and was never comfortable with its trappings.
    • She traveled abroad for the first time on Air Force One in 2009 with the Obamas.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who lived in the White House, dies at 86

The Associated Press Saturday, 01 June 2024 00:11
  • Unique Points
    • Marian Robinson enjoyed a level of anonymity at the White House, allowing her to come and go freely.
    • She traveled abroad for the first time on Air Force One in 2009 with the Obamas.
  • Accuracy
    • Marian Robinson died peacefully on Friday.
    • She lived with the Obamas in the White House after Barack's election in 2008.
    • Mrs. Robinson was a widow and resisted moving to Washington initially.
    • She moved to the White House temporarily to be closer to her granddaughters Malia and Sasha.
    • Mrs. Robinson enjoyed a level of anonymity at the White House, allowing her to come and go freely.
    • Mrs. Robinson attended some White House events, including concerts and state dinners.
    • She was born in Chicago on July 30, 1937,
    • Both Michelle and Barack are Ivy League educated.
    • Mrs. Robinson is survived by her son Craig, his wife Kelly, and their children Avery, Austin, Aaron and Leslie.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication