Obama reacts to Sony decision, goes golfing
Undeterred by overcast skies, President Barack Obama went for another round of golf Tuesday.
It’s his third golf outing in his four days of vacation. The president is with high school friends Greg Orme and Bobby Titcomb, and Joe Paulsen, a White House aide.
The president is on the Kaneohe Klipper course. His motorcade left the compound at about 9:45 a.m.
Earlier in the morning, Obama went to the gym at Marine Corps Base Hawaii for his usual workout, leaving his Kailua vacation home at 7:42 a.m. and returning at about 9:10 a.m.
Also Tuesday morning, a spokesman said Obama is applauding Sony Pictures Entertainment’s decision to screen its film “The Interview” in a limited number of theaters.
White House spokesman Eric Schultz said the decision by Sony and some theaters allows individuals to make their own decisions about the film. He says the White House welcomes that outcome.
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Schultz is stressing that the U.S. believes in free speech and the right of artistic expression.
Sony announced a limited release of “The Interview” beginning Thursday, or Christmas Day. The comedy prompted an international incident with North Korea and outrage over its canceled release.
The White House says Sony kept it informed about their deliberations over the weekend. Obama had earlier criticized Sony for failing to consult him about their decision to cancel the release.