WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has hired actor Kal Penn as a liaison between President Barack Obama’s administration and Hollywood.
White House spokesman Shin Inouye said today that the actor who has a recurring role on Fox’s TV show “House” and has starred in several movies would join the staff as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison. His role will be to connect Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as arts and entertainment groups.
Penn starred as Kumar in the movie, “Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.”
Penn was an Obama supporter during the campaign. The White House says a start date for Penn hasn’t been set. The hire was first reported by Entertainment Weekly.


What in the world is wrong with him????? He is THE leader of the FREE WORLD!!!! It is embarrassing the way he is behaving! I am certain that this stupid thought would never occur to any other president we have had. Well, maybe Clinton. Why would ANYONE need a liaison to Hollywood?? This just shows how much they think of themselves out there. The rest of the world couldn't care less about what is going on out there in LaLa Land. What does Hollywood have to do with running America??? He is so full of himself he really thinks he is a celebrity. His behavior is shameful and embarrassing. He is THE definition of tacky.