Why Wasn't Sasha Obama at the Farewell Address?
Although thousands of people attended President Barack Obama's Farewell Address in Chicago on Tuesday night, there was one person who was noticeably missing from the crowd: his younger daughter, Sasha Obama.
Shortly after the president began his rousing remarks, the internet was quick to notice that Sasha was seemingly MIA from the event because she wasn't sitting with her mother, first lady Michelle Obama, and older sister, Malia Obama, in the crowd. Before long, #WheresSasha began trending on Twitter - with many offering their own takes on why the 15-year-old was unable to attend.
Where was Sasha? WH Official says she stayed back in DC tonight because she has an exam at school tomorrow morning.
- Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 11, 2017
While her parents have yet to release an official statement on the matter, CBS News' Mark Knoller later tweeted out that a White House official confirmed the reason Sasha was unable to attend the event was because she had a test at school Wednesday morning back in D.C. and couldn't fly out to Chicago without getting back home ridiculously late.
But because that's just far too practical of a reason, here are a few of the internet's best guesses (and reactions) to Sasha's real whereabouts.
Sasha Obama:"Can I get Tuesday night off, my dad is giving his farewell speech"
Manager:"Only if you can find someone to cover your shift"- Celine Besman (@CelineBesman) January 11, 2017
But for real, where is Sasha Obama? pic.twitter.com/NmxOXkBBqp
- Tammi LaTela (@TLaTela) January 11, 2017
where is Sasha Obama? Meanwhile, back at the White House. . . pic.twitter.com/TGopLdg1Ba
- Mammalama (@Karynanns) January 11, 2017
Anyone else wondering if #sashaobama is the designated survivor?
- Jaime Allentuck (@JAllentuck) January 11, 2017
sasha obama couldn't make it because she's at home planning her 2040 campaign
- Taylor Trudon (@taylortrudon) January 11, 2017
Twitter rn trying to find out where #SashaObama is. #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/iVAP8HdLQR
- Roi Reis (@reisroi) January 11, 2017
Sasha Obama has been home watching Teen Wolf this whole time.
- Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) January 11, 2017
Where is Sasha you ask? That child is in her bed sleeping, she has school in the morning. Y'all know Michelle doesn't play lol
- Itsloudinsidemyhead (@itsShirleyBIH) January 11, 2017
"OMG. Wait. That was TONIGHT?!" - Sasha
- Sam Sanders (@samsanders) January 11, 2017
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