Visit to US President Joe Biden: Barack Obama was a guest in the White House for the first time in five years.
Former US President Barack Obama (60) visited the White House on Tuesday. It was the first time he had re-entered his former workplace in five years. Together with current President Joe Biden (79), he celebrated the health care reform that had been introduced during his administration.
Joe Biden was Obama’s deputy from 2009 to 2017. now also jokingly with “Vice President”. Obama then spoke about the “changes” that had taken place in the White House since Biden took office.
“There’s a cat walking around”
“It’s been a while… Apparently Secret Service agents have to wear aviator glasses now,” Obama said, referring to Biden’s preferred sunglasses, according to People. The former president added, “And there’s a cat running around – I can guarantee you Bo and Sunny would have been very unhappy about that,” recalling his dogs. Cat Willow moved into the White House in January, as did German Shepherd puppy Commander shortly before
In a more serious tone, Obama went on to say that it feels good to be back to see those who help the government and the presidential family function: “Coming back – even if I have to wear a tie, which I very rarely do these days – gives me the opportunity to visit some of the incredible people who serve the White House and this country every day, often away from the spotlight,” he said. “They make this government work and they help people in big and small ways. And from the outside sometimes people don’t understand how grueling it can be. And how many sacrifices these people make. Because those of us who standing in front of the cameras often get the credit.”
Corona cured
Obama’s visit to the White House took place shortly after he had recovered from the corona infection. In mid-March he announced via social media that he had “had a scratchy throat for a few days”, but that he was otherwise fine. “Michelle and I are grateful that we are vaccinated and refreshed and she tested negative,” he wrote about himself and his wife Michelle Obama (58) on Twitter at the time.
Obama’s last appearance at the White House was on the morning of Donald Trump’s (75) inauguration in January 2017. The Obamas welcomed his successor along with wife Melania Trump, 51, ahead of their term.
Source: Stern
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