But former First Lady Michelle Obama is catching heat following a resurfaced clip of her referencing her bodyguard. Michelle Obama admitted that her post-White House life still includes an immense security presence, RadarOnline.com has learned. Michelle Obama's Guard Carries a Gun In the clip, which has resurfaced on X, Obama admitted she has "old cash" that has remained "untouched" for a decade. Michelle Obama, though? Simply put, people like Michelle Obama can afford to outsource their security, which means they're important enough to warrant it.