Ex-US President Barack Obama's Secret Service SUV spotted occupying handicapped parking spot in Los Angeles

Former US President Barack Obama was in Los Angeles to meet his daughters. Barack Obama dined them at a high-end sushi restaurant. As he left, the public gave him well wishes, and ice-cream vendors also tried to lure him to their shops. Declining the ice cream offers politely, Barack Obama got into his vehicle and drove away.

What caught people's attention?

The SUV took up the handicapped parking space and stayed there for two hours.

What surprised the public was the choice of the parking spot meant for disabled people.


Barack Obama's staff took little notice of the fact and made the spot their own for two solid hours. Moreover, the adjoining spot was also cordoned off with an orange cone.




Barack Obama, dressed in white, appeared unfazed by violating the clear parking rule. Meanwhile, Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, was visiting Seneca in New York. She was inducted into the National Women'sWomen's Hall of Fame.

Barack Obama is among other politicians who have blatantly disregarded rules made for ordinary people. A few years ago, Hillary Clinton was in the news when her escort occupied the handicapped parking area outside of an Iowa café for an hour while Clinton was in a meeting.

Similarly, in August 2022, the Secret Service assigned to Doug Emhoff created blockades for the disabled as they restricted access to various handicapped areas for about 20 minutes at an LA food store.

FAQs

What are the names of Obama's daughters?
Barack Obama's daughters are named Sasha and Malia.

Where did Obama spend time with his daughters?
Barack Obama dined with his daughters at Hamasaku, a sushi restaurant on the Santa Monica boulevard.

Has Obama issued any formal apology for the debacle?
No, Barack Obama has not issued any formal apology for the error of his Secret Service detail.