Malia and Sasha Obama are some pretty cool kids, according to their dad. In a new interview, Barack and Michelle Obama opened up about their lives and their daughters, sharing some details about the secretive women who've decided to take a step back from the spotlight as they've grown up.
© Getty ImagesIn an interview with PEOPLE, Barack and Michelle Obama discussed their lives after the White House. They also had some warm words for their daughters.
When asked about their daughters, Barack said, "Let me tell you," before Michelle interrupted him with, "Don't get him started."
Barack continued, "They are cooler, smarter, funnier... Those two, Malia and Sasha, are all that."
© AFP via Getty Images"If I were their age... I can barely keep up with them at the dinner table now, if I was their contemporary, I would just sit there," he said.
Michelle revealed that she and Barack are still based in D.C, enjoying the connections they made with their daughters and their lives as kids. "We still live in D.C. Our primary, primary residence is there because that's where the kids' friends are. When the kids come home from being away, they want to be with their friends," she said.
Malia and Sasha at the Obama Presidential Center
© Getty ImagesLast week, Sasha and Malia made their first official appearance at an event with their parents. The two joined Barack and Michelle in Chicago at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
The two opted for elegant outfits. Malia wore a light grey blazer with a matching skirt, pairing it with grey pointed-toe heels, with her hair styled in braids and waves.
Sasha opted for a white off-the-shoulder top and a matching skirt with an asymmetric fit. She paired it all with a large brown bag, completing the look with large earrings and rings. She styled her hair in a high pony, resulting in a stylish and elegant look.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe opening of the center was celebrated with performances by numerous musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, Jennifer Hudson, and more. It was attended by Joe and Jill Biden, George W. and Laura Bush, and Bill and Hillary Clinton.
“We wanted the center to be a vibrant, living celebration of community, where we can learn together and share the joys of art and music and sport and play,” the Obamas said in a statement. “Because it’s in those moments that we’re reminded of our common humanity and strengthen the bonds of trust that not only make our lives richer, but make our democracy stronger.”
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