The White House hosted its annual Halloween celebration on the South Lawn, welcoming around 8,000 guests for an evening of candy, books, and seasonal fun. This year, Jill Biden chose a literary-themed décor, encouraging families to enjoy Halloween with a spooky twist on reading. “Dr. Biden’s theme encourages families and children to once again grab a flashlight, pick out their favorite Halloween book, and relish in the spooktacular thrill of reading together,” read a statement from the White House.
Under this year’s theme of “spooky story time,” children and their families made their way along the decorated South Lawn and up to the South Portico, where they received candy and books from the Joe Biden, Jill, and other White House guests. From costumes and pumpkins to interactive Halloween scenes inspired by famous tales, the White House aimed to create an atmosphere that celebrated both reading and the festive spirit of the season.
However, reports from the event took a bizarre turn as the evening unfolded. It was reported that there was an unusual incident involving Biden allegedly interacting with a child in a way that left some attendees bewildered. According to the outlet, Biden allegedly “bit an infant on the leg” during the festivities. The White House has not commented on the specific claim, leaving the situation open to speculation.
Biden just bit a baby at the White House pic.twitter.com/i66Lai3lhu
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) October 30, 2024
https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/1851790272180392100
WTF Biden is apparently going around biting babies pic.twitter.com/I6ra7tGLHB
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 31, 2024
The incident has fueled social media chatter, with varying accounts and reactions from both critics and supporters of the administration. Some commentators questioned the nature of the claim, while others made lighthearted jokes about Halloween antics. Yet, in an event intended to be lighthearted, the oddity of the report has left an unusual note on an otherwise traditional White House Halloween.
While the holiday event emphasized a festive and educational experience for families, the unique headline has caught attention far beyond the White House lawn.
In the meantime, the Halloween celebration at the White House appears to have fulfilled its intended purpose of bringing together families and communities in a memorable, seasonal experience. For now, the focus remains on the literary-themed décor, the costumed children, and the spirit of spooky storytelling that made this year’s Halloween at the White House another tradition to remember.
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