The National Christmas Tree, situated in the northeastern section of the Ellipse near the White House, fell on November 28 due to powerful winds that caused it to tip over.
Since 1923, each administration has set up the tree in that location. However, it toppled before President Joe Biden could illuminate it. Critics on social media highlighted that the occurrence symbolized a metaphor for the commander-in-chief.
After the incident, the National Park Services promptly arrived at the scene and utilized a crane to reposition the tree, ensuring its readiness for the lighting ceremony. President Biden refrained from commenting on the occurrence.
Citizen Free Press remarked on Twitter that the Christmas Tree’s collapse was a highly symbolic representation of the Biden administration. Simultaneously, Kristen Hawkins, CEO of Students for Life, observed that the incident aligned with the idea that Biden is easily swayed, much like a stiff breeze toppling him over.
Fox News journalist Jimmy Failla expressed on his Twitter account that witnessing the National Christmas tree’s unexpected fall was astonishing. However, he added a touch of humor, noting that it was a welcome change to see something besides the commander-in-chief falling at the White House.
Additionally, Chief National Rakich from FiveThirtyEight humorously remarked that the president’s supposed war on Christmas had reached an extreme. On the other hand, Oilfield Rando, a conservative influencer, highlighted that the image of the falling tree served as a metaphor alert.
Furthermore, the House Judiciary GOP shared on its Twitter account that the tree incident epitomized Biden’s presidency. Numerous users also uploaded videos capturing the tree incident and various instances of President Biden falling in public.
In recent months, a growing number of Americans have voiced heightened concerns regarding President Biden’s age and health. This is particularly evident in numerous instances where he appears confused or experiences incidents of tripping, stumbling, or getting disoriented at public events.
Even certain Democratic figures, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, have acknowledged that the age of the commander-in-chief is a matter of concern for many liberals.
Various polls have indicated that a majority of American voters harbor concerns about the age of the president, who recently celebrated his 81st birthday.
