NEWSShirtless Barack Obama Goes For A Swim In The Ocean While Vacationing With His Family In Hawaii
Dec. 21 2021, Published 2:06 p.m. ET
Christmas in Hawaii!
Former President Barack Obama was photographed this weekend while soaking up the Hawaii sun during a holiday vacation with his family.
In rare photos obtained by Daily Mail, the 60-year-old politician was seen wearing a pair of black swim trunks as he went shirtless for a dip in the ocean.
His two daughters, Malia, 23, and Sasha, 20, were also seen riding on paddle boards while having a blast in the bright blue water.
The former POTUS — who was born in Hawaii — seems to be keeping up his family tradition of visiting the Aloha state during the holidays, which he has been doing for decades.
The 44th U.S. president previously gushed over the Hawaii beaches during a National Geographic interview in 2016, where he explained his birthplace helps keep him calm during turbulent times.
"People always ask, why do I stay calm in the midst of a lot of crazy stuff going on," he said at the time, per Daily Mail. "Well, I always tell folks part of it's being born in Hawaii and knowing what it's like to jump into the ocean and understanding what it means when you see a sea turtle in the face of a wave."
Former First Lady Michelle Obama didn't appear to be present in any of the newly-released photos, but she has long been known to enjoy a kayak ride with her hubby on the Hawaii waters.
While Obama was living it up at the beach, the White House has been busy welcoming it's newest member, Commander.
President Joe Biden — who served as Obama's Vice President during his term — recently shared a photo of his new German Shepherd puppy after his beloved pup Champ died earlier this year.
"Welcome to the White House, Commander," the President tweeted on Monday, December 20. "Meet the newest Biden," he wrote in another post.
President Biden is also a dad dog to another German Shepherd named Major, who became the first-ever rescue dog to live in the White House. However, after what was described as a "biting incident" occurred back in March, the pooch was ultimately sent to live in a different home with family friends.
