Barack Obama and his half-brother Malik once had a close relationship.
In July 2016, Malik explained what attracted him to the real estate entrepreneur turned politician.
I would like to meet him."

Malik continued to send love to Trump after he secured the 45th presidency.
When the 2020 election came around, he made no secret about where his vote would go.
He told the New York Post (viaFront Page Mag), “110 percent still with Trump.

He’s not fake.
He tells us the way he sees it.
He’s bold and fearless and he’s tough.”

Still, Malik was the best man at Obama’s wedding to Michelle in October 1992.
The"A Promised Land"author returned the favor when his brother wed one of his wives.
One reason for tension between the two is the Barack H. Obama Foundation, which was founded by Malik.
He claims Obama offered little backing to the organization and even wanted him to shut it down completely.