Barack Obama discusses Malia's choice to pursue film without using the family name

Barack Obama discussed his daughter Malia's choice to not use the Obama name in her film career during a recent podcast. Malia is making her directorial debut with the film "The Heart" and aims to establish her own identity. Obama respects Malia's decision, noting that she wants audiences to focus on her work without the association of her last name. He mentioned that she did not include "Obama" in the credits for her first film at Sundance. Malia's sister, Sasha, is also pursuing her own path, studying at the University of Southern California. Both daughters are committed to building their own legacies without relying on their parents' fame.