Opinion
The National Christmas Tree crashed to the ground outside the White House, prompting critics to suggest it just might be a metaphor for President Biden and his administration.
The National Christmas Tree crashed to the ground outside the White House, mere days before Biden was to light it in a ceremony marking a century-old tradition. Strong winds were blamed for the toppling of the Tannenbaum, but many observers suggested it was a sign – or a fitting result considering the President frequently struggles to remain upright,
White House Christmas Tree Takes a Tumble – Is It a Sign?
The White House Christmas tree taking a tumble led to several responses on social media of a snarky variety.
The annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree is always a tenuous situation for President Biden. He encountered the usual scenario where he began to walk off toward the wrong side of the stage. Something that happens with such regularity you’d think his handlers would draw arrows on the stage or direct him to go to the exact opposite side instead.
Like the Christmas tree, President Biden often falls flat on his face.
National Park Services came to the rescue – for the Christmas tree, not Biden – shortly thereafter it went down and lifted it back into position.
