Michelle Obama Sneaks Away To New York, Drops $10 Million On 1 Thing That Will Piss You Off

After former first lady Michelle Obama was spotted in New York City, some were shocked when it was revealed what she was doing there.

According to Page Six, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are considering purchasing a luxury apartment in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Sources revealed that the couple was looking into purchasing an apartment at 10 Gracie Square. The property is between East End Avenue and East River Drive, near Gracie Mansion, the residence of New York City’s mayor.

Sources have reported spotting the Obamas at the building for viewings. According to Mad World News, Michelle Obama was spotted in the city herself prior to reports of the couple viewing the apartment building surfaced.

The Obamas’ potential future New York residence was built in 1930. The building has 43 apartments in its 15 floors. Other notable people who are or have been residents include fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt, New Yorker critic Alexander Woollcott, and conductor Andre Kostelanetz.

The apartment building includes a gym and an indoor basketball court, as well as an underground drive-in garage, which allows direct access to the apartment without having to step outside.

Page Six reported that a duplex apartment in the building was contracted for $10 million, which some speculated to be the Obamas’ new residence. It was not confirmed if the duplex was in fact for the former president and his wife, however.

Earlier this year, the Obamas purchased an 8,200-square-foot mansion in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., for $8.1 million.

The price of the mansion and the possible New York apartment would not appear to be a financial issue for the Obamas, as it was reported that bidding for their joint book deal reached $60 million in early 2017. Barack Obama also receives a reported $400,000 check for speaking engagements.

Readers shared their thoughts on the story on the America 1st Facebook page.

“So the Obamas were worth a couple of million before the presidency and then eight years of being the president paid him 3.2 million that means he would be worth between five or six million, so please explain to me how they were able to buy $18 million in real estate,” one reader commented.

“Glad to see the Obama’s still getting under so many people’s skin,” another user wrote. “Get a life, they are gone from the WH, and living a life they deserve. Your hatred won’t stop anything. Get a life, worry about yours, and you won’t have time to worry about others.”

Sources: Page Six, Mad World News, America 1st/Facebook / Featured Image: Pete Souza/The White House / Embedded Images: Pete Souza via Wikimedia Commons (2)