To her credit, Malia probably wasn’t allowed to do much. Let’s say she wanted to go on archaeological digs or compete to nationals at a sport. She may not have been allowed, for security reasons. Gotta give her that.
But I do wonder if she stood out academically or only politically. I hope she is smart and capable.
I doubt that, it appears that the Obamas traveled everywhere on our dime. A parent would never hold their child back if they excelled at something. And we all know that Obama was always at golf courses and beaches.