Former President Barack Obama was cheered by diners when he arrived at a hip Washington, DC, restaurant without his wife, Michelle this week — as wild unfounded rumors swirled about a possible romance with actress Jennifer Aniston.

Seems like Washington, D.C. was happy to see Barack Obama! On Saturday, January 18, the former president was met with cheers while entering California-style Italian restaurant Osteria Mozza without wife Michelle Obama amid rumors their marriage has hit a rough patch.

The former first lady has made headlines for absences at recent public events, from Jimmy Carter’s funeral to President Trump’s inauguration.

Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston have been accused of having an affair, which some speculate is a cover-up for Obama's sexuality. Claims of Obama's homosexuality and intensified divorce rumors with Michelle Obama have been buzzing,

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