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Viewers blast First Lady’s ‘freaky,’ ‘twisted’ holiday video: ‘Imagine thinking this gives America the Christmas spirit’
By Jake Beardslee · December 14, 2023
In brief…
- Jill Biden shared White House Christmas video showing dancers that drew criticism
- Commenters questioned cost to taxpayers and appropriateness of content
- Reaction shows polarization around Biden administration, even innocuous holiday content controversial
First lady Jill Biden posted a video on social media showing dancers performing to The Nutcracker Suite in the White House to celebrate the Christmas season. The video was intended to showcase “magic, wonder and joy” but instead drew criticism and backlash online.
Viewers called the video as “strange,” “bizarre,” “freaky,” and “tacky,” with some saying it had nothing to do with Christmas. One user said “imagine thinking this gives America the Christmas spirit,” Fox News Digital reported. Some online detractors unfavorably compared it to a previous White House Christmas video shared during the Trump administration.
Critics questioned the cost to taxpayers and appropriateness of the video, with some asking if it was a joke and saying it was embarrassing and not suitable for children. Several viewers made references to past White House scandals like the discovery of cocaine earlier this year.
The reaction highlights the intense polarization around the Biden administration and the willingness of critics to attack even relatively innocuous content. The video was likely intended as a lighthearted holiday greeting but instead became the latest flashpoint for Biden detractors.