CNN

This is a violation of privacy and security. If a photographer can take a picture so clearly then a more sinister person can fire at him from a distance. I really do not think his security is worth this or any other picture. This kind of behavior also puts his girls and wife at risk.

Hot body or not, they need to leave them alone to enjoy a simple vacation. Who wants to see Mr. Obama half naked and enjoying the beach? It's too early to start the madness!

C'mon guys,
Let's be honest, the dude is prob one the most fit future & current Presidents we've ever had. No need to hate. I think a lot of you haters on here should take heed & get ur lazy fat butts to the gym.
Whenever there's something positive about a black man, haters have to try to tear them down.
And if you're worried bout his junk, don't be, he's got a wife, your women are safe

@ Dave in CA:

Been drinking too much kool-aid? What about John McSame cheating on his first wife, who then died? Some role model.

I hate California Republicans, they're mad that the last time they ever got powerful was during the Reagan Era. And we all know what he did.

He's tall, dark, and handsome. Did I say tall, dark and handsome? Oh, and he's all American.

This guy's a wimp!! Go to your local gym then you'll know what in shape is!!

LOOKING GOOD!!!

At least he is not fat.... who knows how Bush or McCain will look like ...

Smart and good-looking. What a great combo!!!

this was a set up for the media, just like Bill and Hill beach dancing pictures at St. Thomas. don't be so naive.

this is our first black president and people are trying there best to find something on him. Now if he was white all of this will not be going on let the man injoy his holiday. because he know when he gets into the office there will not be a vacation. Im glad we have a find and stronge black man for president because he can pick this world up and up it back on track. SO GET OF HIS BACK

a real role model who did plenty of drugs and alcohol.... you should re-think what a role model is... maybe you should strive for your kids to look up to there parents and not someone else and just maybe this society would not be filled with murderers and rapists...... and we could get back to the morality that made this country great in the past

Sale of pictures for cash without consent should be a criminal offence, be it President, or celebrity, or a citizen of interest. I hope Washington puts an end to Paparazzi's . Can you just imagine what pictures the load took that the publisher/editor said No to. I'm sure they will show up in some slime magazine before his term is up.

As they say " Lawd make a way"!!!!!!!! Coffee with just the right touch of cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Erika, George Bush keeps his clothes on and still don't look Presidental. God knows he can't even pretend to act Presidental.

What a great role model for all the overweight people in America !!!

Uh...he's got my vote.

I wonder how the paparazzi would like to be hounded every moment. It is disgusting how little privacy is possible for our president-elect and other leaders.

Where will it all end?

here in arkansas we feel it only appropriate to be seen in public in coveralls or overalls. course, what u folks call a day at the beach, we call a free bath.

OMG HOOOOOTT!!

If you women think this is "HOT" you must be pretty out of shape yourselves!!!

Agree Rodeoman. In today's world of sickos, allowing this kind of access to a President (or Pres-elect) can be dangerous.

Granted the Pres Elect looks good and I'm heading to the gym after work but It's a little scary a camera can get that shot. With all the "craziers" out there secret service needs to step up their game.

Not only for Obama but for the sitting President as well.

I had no clue he would be so buff out of his president-elect garb.
Michelle, I hope you're stepping it up for the Inaugural Balls!

Barack's my homie , but .......tweet tweet!!!!!!

January 20, 2009 – we will have a president that is mentally fit and physically fit as well.
What a great role model for the youth of this country.

All flesh, materialism, socialism and bad habbits such as smoking, addiction to nicotine, and drunkeness, not much more inside, and no better than the Victoria's Secrets' models. Is it American destiny, in the tradition of spiritual, moral and intellectual values of our founding-fathers??

Dude! That's just NOT right! That's the President Elect people! Have some respect!

WOW! What a beautiful man. Smart and handsome and a good person. This man needs to be cloned.

If the secret service could not protect president Bush from one shoe, than a second shoe....need i say more. Obama, you look marvelous!!!!

As the lady says: Lawd ha mercy!!!

I want to know why the press wouldn't have a beer on the PE. Make me that offer and see what happens. How cool would that be?

I think should've gone to Kenya For Vacation....my goodness...all the lions...hyenas...cheetahs...elephants...snakes...more fun!!! The president of the world!!

Putin vs Obama. Who would win? older martial arts master vs the quick younger in-shape obama

LOL at all the FAT rednecks with huge beer bellies and teeny-tiny brains. jealous much?

Oh yeah, can I vote again.

O-Baby.

Feeling hot, hot, hot.

LOL, leave him alone y'all–he deserves a great vacation.

Unlike George W. Bush who should never have left the oval office except to eat and sleep. What a moron.

Erika sweetie, President Elect Obama didn't tell the paparazzi to take pictures of himself while he was on holiday. By your way of "thinking", he should have been at the beach in anything but a bathing suit.

Anyway, while I agree PE Obama is in good shape for being nearly 5 decades old, these photographers should respect the Obama's privacy while they're on holiday.

Im concerned with the presidents security. This could have been a terrorist with a high caliper rifle and scope. Id like to see our security improved to protect our president and clamp down on the paparazi

Ripped and ready honey. Ready to lead.

Trust me if this were McCain the papparazzi would be asleep.

Guys, it was a long lens camera. The papparazzi were not close at all.
Relax.

Arnold wants to pump, pump pump him up– Barack's arms and legs.

Well, if your job sent you to Hawaii, you'd have to come back with the good too. And these pics are the goods–wow.

Whoa!!! Whoa!!! Our leader's a hottie!

There not man boobs, there called pecs you pathetic haters! You people are so sad. It must be killing some people that not only is this black man our next president but he's hot and intelligent too! Get over it and get a life!

Erika December 23rd, 2008 5:16 pm ET
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You are a pretty sad mental idiot. I can only imagine how worked up you must get when you go to a pool party, or the beach...you must just go off the hook, and/or break down and cry. If someone being in a bathing suit bothers you that much, I would seriously seek help if I were you!

We need Michelle to walk around like that

yeah seriously !!! There should be no way for any photographers to get this close to a President. EVER !!! What the heck is the secret service doing ?? Obviously not doing their job !!!! >:(

PLEASE!!!!!!!! I can't stand it anymore. Mr. Rock Star, Junior Senator, President Elect. Ego maniac, empty suit. Obama sure loves the media and as you can plainly see, he'll do anything to get the attention they lavish on him. Stop the nonsense. Grow up Mr. Obama. We don't need to see your pecks man. Have some pride and decency. THIS DOES NOT MAKE YOU LOOK PRESIDENTIAL.

Someone has to help me on this...I thought the same thing with the "candid" photos of Bill and Hillary "dancing" on the beach. How can a paparazzi get a unauthorized photo of the Pres-elect like this? Couldn't that paparazzi have this lens on a rifle? I'm thinking these photos aren't so candid after all. I'm thinking these are poses with the permission of the team and Secret Service. Give me a break already and stop insulting my intelligence.

This is troubling to me. Anyplace that a telephoto lens can go so can a telescope on a high powered rifle. I would think that after two Kennedys we have learned a lesson. Add to that there are real hate mongers out there who would like nothing better than to do away with President Elect Obama.

Wow... all the comments about sharp shooters being as lucky as this photographer is a bit scary! The man has to have a life! But we surely do NOT want anything to happen to him!

Be mindful, Mr. President Elect! Be mindful!

Niki you are so right. And Once you go black it just gets blacker and blacker. Look a the NFL and NBA. Once they got Black Coaches that is what they went after. I bet the next 3 presidents will be Black. Two from the GOP and 1 Indy.

I love the way he looks!!we can tell he exircises a lot...good for his health

Sort of looks like that little weakling. You know, that one everybody kicks sand in his face !

Too close for comfort.

Do your thing Mr. President.Like jeezy said" yall touch him we riding"

First off the Secret Service better get its act together. First the shoes being thrown, now they let someone get close enough to snap off a few pictures like this.

All that being said, the President-Elect looks great. The man appears to be in perfect shape. He's obviously been doing a little more at the gym than just playing basketball.

OMG is right cherry strawberry... Michell is a lucky woman.

What a man! What a man! I'm surprise there are not more little Obama's running around.

Intelligent AND good looking! Makes it more interesting, yes? Mrs. Obama is just as attractive! Like the Clintons, we have looks and brains in our new Pres. and First Lady!

dag, he's in shape!

Obama probably did about 100 push ups, peeked out of his blinds, saw the photographer and strutted outside. The dudes ripped, so go for it.

CNN what's wrong with you?!?! Leave this man and his family alone at least for their vacatiions!

@Debby

Geez – lighten up – everybody deserves some time off.

I happen to like man boobies.

Obama did everyone possible to encourage the cult of celebrity during the campaign. He can deal with it now.

Ripped and ready to lead. About time we got some MUSCLE in the Oval Office -- Great Pic. Go Obama

Our new Prez is going to be on the cover of GQ – topless. Hey, it could be worse, they could have snapped Cheney topless

Every time I hear about The Pararazzi ......I always think of Princess Dianna and CNN you are encouraging them .....Maybe you guys should team up with the National Equirer

@ Gerda Edwards...

You seem to have so much to say about other people...let's see a picture of you. I'm sure you're a REAL looker!

I can't believe the paparazzi, they're evil and have no respect for the privacy of people. This is our next President, not Paris or Britney.

What sickens me even more is the lack of security. What if this lens shot was from a weapon instead of a camera? This really worries me.

CNN WHY???? You were one of the most credible news outlets. What Happened??? Why would you put this picture up so that these types of comments would be encouraged? This is a shame!!!! Please report the news.

Wow, I have never seen Obama look so presidential ! LOL

dang! We should all be so fit looking. I'm hitting the gym after work and no more Christmas cookies!!!

OOOOoooo Barack got it going on. You can tell he is working out. His body is looking better each time. Work it Barack Work it. I am an older woman but it doesn't hurt to look.

A well deserve vacation for him and his family.

SECRET SERVICE Where are you guys?

Don't let anything happen to him.

Full Disclosure: I'm a republican...

Someone better protect Obama better than this. He is about to become our president for crying out loud. And there are obviously people in the world that intend to do America harm. That consider us the Great Satan. How can a photo like this be a clear shot for someone who hasn't gone through a security checkpoint like regular reporters????

Wish I looked that good.

wish they could put his face on a five dollar bill, just to see the expression on your face… PRICELESS!!!

I am sure the messiah will have it on there before it is over with. I can't wait to read the stories where he turns on his voters. It's coming, wait and see.

I ain't complainin'!!!!

Mens sana in corpore sano....a sound mind, in a sound body!" This a very smart President elect with a very fit body! I cannot wait until he becomes "Mr President" because it will be a great day for the United States of America and maybe even for all Americans!

Its times like these I really wish the nation had elected McCain.

Was going to comment but I think I hear the treadmill calling!

We will protect our president at all cost...... Pap stay your azz at a distance.....LOL

At least he wasn't wearing a thong.

leave him alone.

What a babe

As a professional photographer, I can tell you that even the longest telephoto lens of which I am aware (a 2000mm Canon lens, which costs about $100,000 per unit–and only a handful were ever made) is still no match for a sharpshooter's rifle. If this is not an authorized press photo, and I doubt that it is or it would have been taken at a much closer range and with the appropriate media attribution, then the Secret Service is not doing a very good job.

President Obama looks very good,as I use to fit fight . Better than President Bush with his shirt off and senate / congress too

They're starting back at me!

If the Secret Service could not protect Bush from the shoe hurler, good luck with keeping the paparazzi at bay! Gee, soon they will follow Obama to the restroom. Island people have a saying which when translated goes as follows: "The higher you climb the more exposure you get". Let's hope they do not BARGE into the memorial service for "Toots".

I have been told by many of my friends that the secret service was coming for me. My screen saver at work and home is OBAMA. Well come on and get me! But they better take care of this man or I will be after them! He is too sexy!! And I can't get ENOUGH of him.
Mr President Elect ... enjoy your vacation!! Love ya!

Brian from Fort Mill, SC December 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

He's the man December 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Man boobies. Yum…
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I hope you're not having impure thoughts…
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Brian I hope you're not having impure thoughts........Just kidding

CNN...... IS THIS NEWS?

....let the rumors start....he is gay.

he may be shirtless here, but there is one heck of a coverup going on with his senate seat. there is no truth coming out of his statements, the governors wife has already stated about conversations had with people about getting special treatment from obama for giving the seat to the right person..........this coverup smells of old fish...

And one last thing...I do NOT, I repeat, I do NOT wanna be like the Yanks or Cowboys!! Not in my lifetime and were gonna do what we do best and that's play the game right! Hell no I ain't gonna let this team(transition) be like the Yanks or Cowboys...not in my watch. Business will get done...

It's so sad to see how CNN has been sliding on a steep slippery slope that running through and leading to the typical sleazy journalism. Come one now – let's focus on the real news – Let's go after those bankers who are at the moment stealing our hard earned dollars.

If a photolens can get this good of a shot, so can a well trained sniper. The Secret Service should not allow this kind of access.

"Now, imagine the same photo of : John McCain, George Bush, Karl Rove, Dick Cheney….feel free to scream in absolute horror at the mental image; I know I did."

...or Joe Biden.

"Is there anything that isn't perfect about this guy!?!"

"Ummm, ahhh, you know, mmmm" <– Obama talking whenever he doesn't have a teleprompter. (Also the male boobies. There are medical procedures for that.)

Thanks goodness it wasn't a picture of Michelle backside.

So many have criticized PE Obama for not doing anything to help the economy and for going on vacation while the nation goes down the tubes. People get a gripe. PE Obama has resigned his Senate seat and is not yet the President of the United States. Until he takes office in January, that job still belongs to our able bodied President Bush. That makes him an unemployed man no different from many of us. If he chooses to vacation before taking office, I for one, think he is most deserving of it after the long run for office. That having been said, he can vacation if he wants as he has no official title yet and I suspect that after he takes office, there will be little time for vacations so please give the man a break.

This "shirtless thing" is disrespectful at the least and what is the deal about "hairless Kenyan/Muslim"? I wonder why people don't acknowledge his white (American) mother and what he inherited from her? So they can put him down maybe?

Brian from Fort Mill, SC
"Ever heard of the Zoom Lens? This guy could be 1000 feet away."

Ever hear of a 300 Win Mag... 400 yards is nothing... the Secret Service needs to be way better than this.

Ok, all you smart people. You know they make telephone lens for things other than cameras. Still way too close for comfort.

YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY

ONCE THEY GO BLACK IT AIN'T NO COME BACK

WOW!!!!!!! Obama is hot! Come on ya all, i need to go get my six-pack

The man and his family deserve some privacy. On the other hand, he appears to be leading by example in many areas, like being a responsible father and parent; efforts to quit smoking; displaying some semblance of intelligence; and now, fitness.
I'll never be "ripped," but I'm certainly motivated to follow his example.
Barack On!

i know it was wrong for the paparazzi to shoot this ...

but OMG what a hottie!!

If they could get that close with a camera, they could get that close with a scope. Security needs to be tightened for safety more than for decency.

Jo whats a PILF? Is that a natural fit? Show some respect for the rest of us.

This guy's rolling with no security...I don't get it?! either it isn't hot or this is careless.

The only thing of any sense said in this thread was the secret service point. Otherwise, would CNN kindly report real news. Thanks, from a London reader.

Obama.....ha ha ha ha ha! Now there's a leader! LOL.

He and his family will have very few private moments over the next several years......it goes with the territory. Not a bad picture though....he keeps himself in pretty good shape.....I have a sudden urge to get on the treadmill.

Oh my goodness. President Obama's got pecs! And a hint of ripples in his abs. Remember the bit of nastiness Schwarzenegger uttered at one of the Grand Old Party's rallies for McCain, about Obama's "scrawny" physique? I wonder what McCain looks like without a shirt. No, I don't.

What's the problem? I remember seeing a picture of JFK in a bathing suit, back in the day when bathing suits weren't knee-length. I believe he was with his kids.

Have we become that prudish?

As far as privacy is concerned: sorry, but when you are the leader of the free world, you can expect full-time press coverage. After your two glorious terms are over, Mr. President-elect, you can then request some privacy.

JO said "PILF"

I totally agree. AGAIN & AGAIN

Naquib lay off the crack.

Guess no one has ever heard of telephoto lenses. THe photographer was probably hundreds of yards away so all of you Obamabots can calm down.

@ David – Don't hate.....

I would rather have a wonderful looking Prez than some of the ones that were in office in the early part of the 20th Century – with big bellies and horribly overweight.

I suggest for every shot a paparazzi takes,we the public get to take a shot at one of them!

Hey, fair's fair. Now where did I put my AK47?

This is just plain nasty you shouldn't lust after a president but I think someone just changed that rule. OBAMA is hot!

PILF

I'm doing the Happy To See you President Dance....lol.....

President Elect going to send all of us to the gym, to be admired, go president elect.

He looks in great shape and is also very active in sports and working out when he get the chance. I don't think anyone would want to see Bush or any of the Ex-Presidents with their shirts off.

NOT EVEN HILLERY..

Oh YEAH!!!! President Elect Obama you are the man!!!!!!

Michelle will be envied by women all over the world! New rule: NO INTERNS IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

ooolala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad I voted for this man..... oooooooowwwwwwwwweeeeeeeee!!!!!!

Does it bother anyone else that while I'm pulling every dime I have together to give my kids each one present for Christmas, or President-Elect is vacationing in Hawaii, buying drinks for all?

A bit skinni for me, but do love the picture

Thats how paparazzi EARN a bad reputation. Leave the man alone. Don't we all need some private moments like a vacation!!!

So why is this new we ask?

For one, I can't recall ever seeing a media (and a public because we buy what they sell) so fascinated with a male political figure that paparazzi-like photos of them in swimwear appear on the internet. How many people would have even read an article about Dubya in a swimsuit? An exception of course must be made for The Governator because he had a body-building celebrity status before his political carrer began. So the fact that people are fascinated by this is interesting enough to make it news.

And yes, it's a bit lame that news creates news.

CWhite December 23rd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

He looks like a young Arnold! He must be hanging out with Barry Bonds,,,,WOW! What a hot bod!
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Barry Bonds, did you say...?

Barry Bonds looks like an inflatable blow-up doll.

Please, for everybody's sake, say no to crack!

This guy's a joke...you people in America really know how to pick'em!! Ha ha ha.

I want the new bumber sticker "My President can kick you Leaders Butt!"

PILF

Welcome to having no privacy and all your decisions being ripped apart!!! Your family is next, enjoy it you egomaniac!!!

He needs to do more pushups and flies in order to lift up those sagging pecs.

It's a good sign when a man cares enough about himself to take care of himself.

I'm sure it's a good sign when a woman does the same, but hey, this is about the Pres.

Seriously, it takes discipline and effort to maintain a fitness level. This is something that has been sorely lacking in Washington. You people need to learn to look at the important things - don't let the media distract you with the trivia.

GROSS, this made me feel sick!

so.... December 23rd, 2008 3:10 pm ET

If the paparazzi can get so close, where are the secret service? Seems that this kind of exposure out in the open would be dangerous.

What if terrorists were masqarading as paparazzi?
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Ever heard of the Zoom Lens? This guy could be 1000 feet away.

Who cares?

To those who are up in arms about how "close the pararazzi got, I have two words for you:

TELEPHOTO LENS

ROFLMAO.......must be a real real slow headline news day!!!!

And as for some of the comments earlier, I believe Jack Kennedy was photographed on his boat or some kind of beach or boating thing. And, if HRC became President Elect or Palin Vice President Elect, yep, their bathing suit pictures would be taken too. Paparazzi has now shame, remember folks?

Let the man enjoy his vacation. When I go on Vacation I dress exactly the same way. So what's the big deal. Let the man live his private life. U just got to get over it folks. let it go

Omg, he's just yummy... lucky Michelle!

But ya, this is another example of paparazzi out of control. It would be nice if he could have some private time with his family without the prying eyes of the public. I'm sure many celebrities also feel that way.

He's the man December 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Man boobies. Yum…
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I hope you're not having impure thoughts...

I think PE Obama is a great looking guy with a wonderful smile.....how nice to have looks and brains running the country for a change.
Hope all the family enjoy their vacation and have a great Christmas together.....their lives will change forever come Jan next year.
Looking forward to seeing this cute looking guy becoming our next President.

Allen December 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Oh what a joy! We get to have the obamas ugly faces on every newspaper and magazine now, for the next 4 years. I think I'm going to throw-up.
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I wish they could put his face on a five dollar bill, just to see the expression on your face... PRICELESS!!!

WELL, he IS in HAWAII is he not? And he certainly is drop dead handsome to look at. So whats all the complaining about? Besides WHO would want to see W without his shirt on? NOT ME... I think this is who Barack Obama is and it shows that he is a casual, open minded person who knows his own strengths. It is the way he was raised and thank goodness he hasn't changed since the election..

I think we have a lot to be proud of in this President. Not only does he have a beautiful body but a smart brain to match...

You redneck jerks who can't seem to get over the fact he won this election fair and square just need to GET OVER IT..... As for you Hillary followers, don't you just think Obama is much better to look at? ("

Mmmm. What a man, what a man, what a man. Michelle has a gorgeous body also.

Thanks Obama, now I have to go to the gym.

how about this is proof of just how NASTY American's are. Who cares he wasn't born with a shirt on. How shallow!

America...welcome to what most young black males that have their act together looks like.

I bet you cann't find any politician in Wahington that looks like this.

Playa Haters

He has man boobs! ha ha ha ha ha ha

I bet the girls would like to have a photo of John Mcwhite boy also!
har,har, har, gag.

The amazing thing is you can barely see the strings where Pelosi, Reed, and Dean are controlling The Puppet!

How sad that the press can't respect the request for privacy. This family is going to be living at least the next 4 years in a huge fishbowl. Is it too much to ask to allow them a private family holiday?

Sexiest President ever...Shazzzam

No go back and look at those photos of Putin fly fishing and horseback riding with his shirt off. I think we win this contest!

Man boobies. Yum...

Is this sexist? What if pictures of HRC or PALIN in a bikini on the beach surfaced? Who would be complaining?

The issue is not that he's HOT, which he is. The issue is that if a photographer can get close enough to snap a picture of him on vacation, a sniper can just as easily pick him off with a weapon. Where is the Secret Service?

PE.....SHOWEM' WHAT YOUR WORKIN' WIT!

@Once you vote black.....You're a pubic hair....

This is shameful. How low can the media go?

Chuck,

I FULLY AGREE WITH YOU.

GOOD REASON TO VOTE FOR HIM RIGHT OBAMA FANS!!!!!!!!!!

So nice of CNN to do their part to make these kinds of photos valuable so more paparazzi will be inclined to invade privacy.

Way to go! Idiots.

I APPRECIATE THE PICTURE MUCH, IF IT WAS TAKEN BY

PERMISSION. I AM FURIOUS THAT THE SECURITY FOR

THE WELL BEING OF OUR PRESIDENT IS SO LAX.

UNBELIEVABLE !!!!

WHAT IS THE SECRET SERVICE DOING, WATCHING THE COWS !!!!!

Give Barack a break!

President-elect Barack Obama looks good. U.S. Secret Service needs help. Mike in Montana

looks like little man boobs to me. Not the best picture for someone who's in good shape.

I'm glad it wasn't his wife and children. That would be inexcusable.

Now, imagine the same photo of : John McCain, George Bush, Karl Rove, Dick Cheney....feel free to scream in absolute horror at the mental image; I know I did.

Check out the Presidential Junk

I feel a little dirty, seeing my new President shirtless. It seems strange, I'm pretty sure I've never seen any previous President without a shirt (wouldn't want to, either). I'm having a hard time with this. He is pretty hot, though.

I'm not even going to comment on this.

Doesn't this scare anyone else besides me. If a camera can get to him unprotected then what else can get through.

I will be keeping the PE in my prayers everyday. I wish the media would just back off a little. No use giving some nut case any ideas...

Who says smoking, booze and cocaine are bad for you...
He looks pretty fit...

His privacy doesn't concern me nearly as much as his safety. Our President should be more closely guarded and no one should have access enough to him to take his picture or to do worse.

Same as with Bush recently, where was the Secret Service that the man got two shoes off and thrown towards our President?

Now is not the time to rest, Obama should be protected as our national treasure, he is not a celebrity, he is our leader.

Such a good looking man! Sorry Michelle lol

You go President Obama. People get a life the MAN is on vacation! A vacation in which he desires. This MAN is Hot and not bad on the eyes.

I bet you people who were against him for picking Waren are now back on the band wagon. I am sure Big Daddy O staged this shot to win you back.

Finally the media showing the real Obama and what he is good at doing NOTHING.

Wow...he is kind of sexy!

Forget the privacy! What's going on with the security???Even with those telephoto lenses, NOBODY should be able to get close enough to shoot ANY pictures! What the hell is going on with the Secret Service?????

WHERE IS THE SECRET SERVICE! THIS CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE!
DANGEROUS AND FRIGHTENING.

mmm mmm Mmm...stop my nerves...I do NOT mind looking at that for the next 8 years

haters eat your hearts out!

Oh what a joy! We get to have the obamas ugly faces on every newspaper and magazine now, for the next 4 years. I think I'm going to throw-up.

Is there anything that isn't perfect about this guy!?!

Why is this news? And can the President-Elect not have a moment of privacy during this holiday season. In addition, why would you take pictures of the man shirtless and post them to the internet. Were there ever pictures of Bush taken when he was shirtless...I seriously doubt it. Give me a break and find something more worthy of my reading time to post.

We should all be grateful to the sacrifice he's making by being our president – the sacrifice being his youthful physical shape – in 8 years the poor thing isn't going to resemble this photo – an unfortunate fact that the presidency ages a person 25 years in only 8!

WOW! What a great inshape body our PE has... You can tell he takes care of himself.. I see nothing wrong in a grown man walking around in only his swim trunks, if you go to a beach you would see dozens of men doing the same thing.. It's not a crime!!! I cannot wait for Jan. 20 to arrive, so I can watch the new President take office, and start to improve this country's standing in the world and the economy.

This is the best looking First family I can remember, Michelle is beautiful and young, and the girls are also...

TO CWHITE. YOU NEED TO GET YOUR EYES CHECKED IMMEDIATELY. BARRY BONDS LIVED ON DRUGS AND IT SHOWS. OBAMA IS WHAT EVERY WOMAN IS DREAMING TO HAVE OF HER MAN. THIS IS A REAL STUD. THIS IS A SUPER FIT PRESIDENT.

If they paps aren't climbing over walls or peeping in windows and the pictures are taken on public property then they have a right to take them.

If the paparazzi can get so close, where are the secret service? Seems that this kind of exposure out in the open would be dangerous.

What if terrorists were masqarading as paparazzi?

But yet CNN you show the picture in a mini artlcle discussing the President's privacy. Interersting...

Ugh & Greg...Jealous much. Come on admit it at 48.... He's HOTTTTTT

The Obama family should be allowed their space without intrusion from the media.

"He is the Man"

Yes...a very controversial photo that totally invades the PE's privacy. So what does CNN do...but post it right on up in the ticker.

How come he has not body hair if he is so Muslim? Are Kenyans knowns for not body hair?

Hey, hey, a lot of people are upset that he picked Warren for his inauguration. First and foremost, people, chill out!!! This is America and this country belongs to US, straight people too!!! America will have no future if everybody was gay!!

who cares?

Yeah, Bush had so much privacy.

Obama is shape.. i guess the election took its toll!

Jeez do people have no shame?? Leave him alone for chrissake! This is getting ridiculous!

Yeah, this is sad, very sad. I think we need to give them their space to do their jobs.

hottest President ever

Who cares?

He looks like a young Arnold! He must be hanging out with Barry Bonds,,,,WOW! What a hot bod!

OMG! He is Soooo HOT!!!!! Michele is a lucky woman!