Sasha Obama, the daughter of former US President Barack Obama, has found herself in the middle of a social media storm following the circulation of photographs depicting her smoking while out with friends.
The images, widely shared across various social media platforms, captured Sasha dressed in a revealing outfit, while casually holding what appeared to be a cigarette.
The 22-year-old opted for a relaxed look, donning black flip-flops and sporting long braids. She appeared to be makeup-free during her outing in West Hollywood, California.
The incident sparked discussions about the former president’s history of smoking.
Mr Obama disclosed that he began smoking cigarettes as a teenager, and publicly announced quitting in 2010.
This decision was not without challenges, and his wife, Michelle Obama, mentioned in a past interview from February 2011 that he had not smoked in “almost a year.”
She said Obama was determined to set a positive example for their two daughters and inform them that he was no longer a smoker.
In recent years, Mr Obama has been seen using smoking cessation gum as part of his efforts to kick the habit for good.
The emergence of Sasha’s recent photos has ignited a spirited debate online, with netizens sharing a wide range of opinions and views on the matter.