THE LOOP — Most teenagers would probably choose music festivals over political conventions. And it looks like Malia Obama is no different — the "first kid" skipped the last day of the Democratic National Convention to attend Lollapalooza.
The 18-year-old was spotted Thursday, jamming out to Norwegian EDM artist Cashmere Cat on the first day of the four-day music festival held in Grant Park. Even though she missed pop star Katy Perry's performance at the DNC, she seems to be having a blast.
Cashmere cat with Malia Obama today lmao pic.twitter.com/seupJdkqQb
— lexi (@lexidubb) July 29, 2016
Some Tweeters were critical of the First Daughter's decision to skip the convention, where her mother spoke Monday:
Busted! Malia Obama CAUGHT Partying While Parents Spoke At DNC https://t.co/jDOekqb3yy
— Misti Fabick (@Apples90210) July 31, 2016
What Convention? Malia Obama Skipped the DNC to Attend Lollapalooza https://t.co/XU7miPQtN7
— CELEBUZZ (@CELEBUZZ) July 30, 2016
Malia Obama skipped the DNC for Lollapalooza https://t.co/9uHZfH2rqT via @nypost LIKE DAD LIKE DAUGHTER DISRESPECT 4 USA,DIDNT MISS U ANYWAY
— John T. (vote trump) (@nycmia) July 30, 2016
Malia Obama Spotted At Lollapalooza, Slammed For Skipping DNC│International Business Times https://t.co/i1SnSGsKhK
— 757Live Australia (@757LiveAU) July 30, 2016
But most observers were on #TeamMalia, arguing that the Harvard-bound 18-year-old deserved a chance to be a normal teen.
Malia Obama went to a music festival instead of the #DNC?
— nancydrewed (@nancydrewed) July 30, 2016
Next up. She'll read a book, watch a movie, go on a date. #GoGirl
Malia Obama had every right to go to a concert instead of the #DNC. I am not an Obama supporter, but hot damn people, let's be real here!
— GBLynden (@GBLynden) July 30, 2016
People being mad at #MaliaObama for not attending the last day of the #DNC & going to a concert are really what's wrong with this world
— Jaron B. (@Phroz3n_TriUmph) July 29, 2016
This just in, Malia Obama acts like a normal teenage girl. That is all. #DNC #malia2016
— Matt Rose (@Matttherose) July 29, 2016
Malia Obama skipped #DemConvention for #Lollapalooza. Good for you honey! Hope you had fun! https://t.co/diNPCVzILu pic.twitter.com/IHn8k6aWsh
— Angie Greaves (@AngieGreaves) July 30, 2016
Surprised festival attendees shared photos and videos of Malia on social media, and her Lolla presence was quickly broadcast throughout Twitter.
Was going hard to @CASHMERECAT and then Secret Service and Malia Obama just pull up pic.twitter.com/lfNRxWzwRu
— Alex Lao (@alexanderlao) July 29, 2016
The secret service was also there, but not in the typical "Men in Black"-style outfits. Here are some of White House guards dressed in khaki pants and plaid shirts.
I dig the Secret Service's casual plaid look. pic.twitter.com/9aAhlHL2SO
— Andrew Gill (@andrewgill) July 28, 2016
This isn't the first time Malia joined the Lollapalooza crowd — in 2014, she was seen at Chance the Rapper's performance.
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