It’s an image that couldn’t be more different than what Americans have seen in the past four years: the President of the United States and the First Lady walking together on the White House grounds, coffee cups in hand, dogs walking around, he’s wearing jeans and a leather bomber jacket, she’s wearing a casual full-length magenta winter coat, both of them are wearing masks.
President Joe Biden toured First Lady Jill Biden’s “Valentine to the Nation” surprise, large red, white, and pink hearts on the White House lawn adorned with the words “Unity,” “Healing,” “Compassion.” . “Kindness”, “Peace”, “Hope” and “Love”.
“This is her Valentine’s Day for the country,” the first lady’s office told CNN’s Betsy Klein:
A Valentine’s Day from First Lady Jill Biden turned up at the White House overnight. In her office it says: “The First Lady is known for her sense of humor, her love of surprises and the celebration of traditions. This is her Valentine’s Day for the country. ”Pic.twitter.com/lwiAxePaPv
– Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) February 12, 2021
And President Biden took the first lady on a surprise walk this morning to watch the display pic.twitter.com/dtZh2nBlIr
– Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) February 12, 2021
Valentine’s Day is “Jill’s favorite day. Really, ”the president told reporters early Friday morning.
“I just wanted some joy,” said the first lady when asked why she did it. “With the pandemic, everyone just feels a little down. So it’s just a little joy. A little hope. That’s all.”
President Biden related a story of his first year in the White House as Vice President when then Second Lady Jill Biden painted hearts on windows with a special message. He spoke of his love for her when she patted one of the dogs.
Reporters quipped that the president might bring them coffee next Friday. He apologized for pulling it out so early.
After a reporter offered to bring donuts next week, President Biden gave her his coffee.
“I’ll see you,” he said.
“Happy Valentines Day!” Cried Dr. Biden.
President Biden: “#ValentinesDay is a great day. Jill’s favorite day. For real.”
Q: “What inspired you to do this?” @ FLOTUS: “I just wanted some joy. The pandemic just makes everyone feel a little down. So it’s just a little joy. A little hope. That’s all. “Pic.twitter.com/JW0S1cclNO
– CSPAN (@cspan) February 12, 2021
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