The White House recently opened its press briefing with a bizarre entrance – the surprise appearance of the Easter Bunny. However, this isn’t the first time a rabbit has made an appearance in the Joe Biden White House – last year, a Leporidae family visited during the annual Easter Egg Roll and in 2020, a bunny costume was worn by then-Pentagon press secretary John Kirby.
For Americans who are paying taxes and wondering how their money is being spent, this seemingly lighthearted moment was not reassuring. The image of an adult-sized rabbit standing in front of the press podium instead of the White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre does not inspire confidence in the current administration. And for Americans who want their press corps to hold leaders accountable, the chorus of “awww…” that greeted the rabbit’s appearance is disheartening.
When compared to the usual press briefings by Jean-Pierre, the Easter Bunny act may have been an improvement. For months, Americans have been subjected to a deluge of partisan spin, administration platitudes, and outright lies from the spokesperson. The silent bunny may have been a more refreshing alternative to Jean-Pierre’s daily deflections and dodges.
The Easter Bunny makes an appearance in the White House briefing room. pic.twitter.com/xHOQKX3yfP
— CSPAN (@cspan) April 1, 2024
On social media, the reaction to the Easter Bunny’s appearance was far from what the White House intended. Many criticized the administration for using taxpayer dollars for a gimmick instead of addressing important issues. This criticism is not unwarranted as the country faces a struggling economy, abysmal poll numbers for the president, and a general sense of disillusionment with the current administration.
Have to wonder how stuff like this plays to Putin and the leaders of Hamas
— Johnny Silverhand / engram (@DeckardBR2019) April 1, 2024
Given the fact that the Biden White House is being coddled by the press corps, it’s unlikely that the rabbit’s appearance would have any significant impact on the quality of questioning. In fact, the inanimate bunny’s waving hands were probably just as responsive as Jean-Pierre’s preplanned, binder-fed answers to tough questions.
Some may argue that the bunny’s appearance was a lighthearted moment in an otherwise serious and tumultuous time. However, it is worth noting that this is an election year – a time when the president is seeking a second term in the face of a struggling economy, poor poll numbers, and questions about his mental fitness. Instead of addressing these pressing issues, the White House chose to parade a character in a rabbit suit at the press briefing.
This should help the US be less of a laughing stock
— David Santman (@SantmanDavid) April 1, 2024
Ultimately, the Easter Bunny’s appearance did more harm than good for the image of the Biden administration and the credibility of the White House press corps. Not only did it divert attention from important issues, but it also highlighted the media’s ineffectiveness in holding the administration accountable.
I have more trust in that bunny than I do Biden
— Metal Patriot ???????? (@metal_patriot98) April 1, 2024
In a time when Americans are looking for strong leadership and transparency, the rabbit suit at the podium only served to further undermine the credibility of the current administration. It’s time for the White House to put away the gimmicks and address the real concerns of the American people.
KJP need hammered for the phony she is.
most likely obama giving her orders on what to say.