When Michelle Obama celebrated her husband’s 64th birthday with heartfelt words, the internet lit up—not just with birthday wishes, but with nostalgia. For millions, Barack Obama remains more than a former president: he’s their “forever POTUS.”

Michelle Obama’s heartfelt birthday tribute to Barack Obama reminded the world of their enduring bond. On Monday, August 4, Barack Obama celebrated his 64th birthday. To mark the occasion, Michelle Obama, 61, posted a warm photo of the couple on Instagram, radiating the same affection that has defined their 32 years of marriage.

Calling him her “everything,” Michelle wrote: “Happy birthday to my love, my best friend, my everything! @BarackObama, even after all these years, you’re still the coolest guy I know.”

Barack quickly replied in the comments: “Love you, Miche! And thanks everybody for all the birthday wishes.”

Fans marveled at his youthful appearance, with many writing: “He doesn’t look 64” or “Hard to believe he’s that age already.” Others pointed out that he is still 15 years younger than Donald Trump, even though he left the White House nearly a decade ago.

But beyond the birthday wishes, one message stood out: people want him back in the White House.

The comments section was filled with admirers referring to him as “president,” despite his departure from office in 2017. **For many, Obama is still their leader.**

A quick reminder: Obama served as U.S. Senator from Illinois before making history in 2008 as the first African-American president, defeating Republican John McCain. He was re-elected in 2012, beating Mitt Romney. His two terms ended in 2017, when he handed power to Donald Trump.

Since then, Obama has remained active—campaigning for Democrats, supporting Joe Biden in 2020, publishing books, and running the Obama Foundation.

“Forever President”: Social media couldn’t stop calling him their POTUS.

Messages poured in across platforms:

“Happy Birthday Mr. President!! You’ll always be My President!!”

“Does the Constitution allow us to keep him month-to-month until we fix this mess? We miss him.”

“Happy Birthday President Forever!!!!”

“We miss your grace, intelligence, and decency in the White House.”

One fan summed it up: “Happy Birthday to the best President and human being. You and Michelle taught us what true class looks like.”

For millions of Americans, Barack Obama is more than a memory of the past—he remains the president of their hearts.