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Barack Obama jokes that Michelle would leave him if he ran for office again

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© Provided by Independent Digital News & Media Limited Barack Obama has joked that his wife would leave him if he ever ran for political office again. The former US president cracked his joke while speaking at a town hall in Berlin for an event organised by the Obama Foundation where he was was joined by "emerging European leaders" to discuss topics including climate change, inequality and nationalism He explained the organisation which bears his name was non-partisan, before making the joke about Michelle Obama. "I've held my last political office," the 57-year-old said. "Michelle would leave me if I ever ran for office again." He was greeted by a smattering of laughter from the audience, while Mr Obama continued talking with a straight face. The 44th US president went on to say that he remained "deeply invested" in issues including tolerance, equality, rule of law, democracy and human rights. While he ruled out a return hi