Malia Obama Tears Up During Her Father's Farewell Address
President Obama's farewell address was an emotional event for many, from the citizens watching at home and in Chicago, to First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, who sat in the crowd. But it was also a big moment for First Daughter Malia Obama, who, at the age of 18, has spent almost half her life in the White House while her father served as POTUS.
As the president gave special shoutouts to those who helped and supported him during his time in office, he stopped for a brief tribute to his two daughters:
"Malia and Sasha, under the strangest of circumstances, you have become two amazing young women, smart and beautiful, but more importantly, kind and thoughtful and full of passion. You wore the burden of years in the spotlight so easily. Of all that I've done in my life, I'm most proud to be your dad."
Malia was brought to tears while watching her father speak.
President Obama thanks Malia and Sasha: "Of all that I have done in my life, I am most proud to be your dad" https://t.co/gVp2PQ1ucI pic.twitter.com/cqmwGiuJUM
- CBS News (@CBSNews) January 11, 2017
Malia Obama crying while watching her dad speak. #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/SFtRIwcNnE
- Lost In History (@HistoryToLearn) January 11, 2017
Malia Obama has been crying. #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/SvdClmbPmQ
- Alex Holley (@AlexHolleyFOX29) January 11, 2017
Her younger sister Sasha was home studying for an exam the next morning. Malia, who graduated high school in June 2016, is currently taking a gap year before starting classes at Harvard later this year.
Over the past eight years, the country has witnessed plenty of sweet moments between President Obama and his daughters. Their exchange at the farewell address served as a heartfelt finale.
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