how White House has changed under Biden
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Washington (AFP) – President Joe Biden transformed the White House in his first year with policies unrecognizable from the Trump era — at least regarding the policy on pets, that is.
Here are a few reasons the vibe is just a little bit different at America’s most famous home since Joe and First Lady Jill Biden got the keys from Donald and Melania Trump.
Pets
Trump was the first modern US president to have no pets. An admitted germaphobe, he did however like using “dog” as an insult for everyone from terrorist suspects to ex-staffers and political opponents.
The Bidens are bona fide dog lovers.
In June, their beloved Champ, an elderly German Shepherd, died. Then Major, a bouncy shelter dog, got into repeated trouble biting security staff and others in the bustling complex.
After attempts at retraining, Major had to go to a less stressful home.
But just in time for Christmas — and a photogenic walk with the first couple on a Delaware beach — came Commander, a German Shepherd puppy. Yes, he’s cute.
As for a Biden cat, the White House has yet to deliver on early promises.
Family entourage
Trump had his family running the country. Biden has them running around the South Lawn.
Daughter Ivanka Trump held a job as senior advisor to her father that saw her take part in Oval Office meetings and attend international summits. Her husband, businessman Jared Kushner, at various points ran everything from Middle East peace negotiations to the pandemic response.
Sons Don and Eric Trump often did the warm-up acts for their father at his many rallies. Much less rarely seen was Barron, the teenaged son of Trump and Melania, who cut a lonely figure around the White House.
The Bidens are more likely to be seen with an entourage of noisy grandchildren. The president sometimes even takes the kids or their friends for personal tours of the Marine One helicopter or Air Force One.
Biden’s second son Hunter, 51, has largely gone off the radar.
A former alcoholic and drug addict, he was the target of fierce allegations of corruption. Hunter Biden…
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