Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama grabbed a bite to eat during a date night in New York City. The outing comes a few weeks after the former first lady firmly shut down rumors that she and her husband were feuding or headed for a divorce.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama stepped out for a rare date night in New York City, weeks after the former first lady addressed rumors that their marriage is on the rocks.

Barack suited up for Tuesday’s outing with his wife, while Michelle stunned in a ruffled black dress, heels and statement jewelry.

Michelle and Barack Obama squashed divorce rumors as they stepped out in cocktail attire for one of their first public date nights in six months on Tuesday, May 27.

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On Tuesday evening, Michelle Obama slipped into a black ruffled set for a date night with husband Barack in New York City, marking the couple’s first public outing in six months. The former first lady oozed sophistication in a Zimmermann V-neck top ( $650 $490) with long sheer sleeves and a matching tiered midi skirt ( $724 $545).

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