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Bernal, Tomasini and other close aideshad easy access to the residence area of the White House (marked RES on passes).
• Some residence staff found it unusual — political staffers typically don't have such access — and another example of the tight circle around the president.
•The White House official said:"Annie and Anthony never requested to have 'Res' on their badges and there are other political staff who have that designation, too."
The intrigue:The former residence official recounted an early incident that set a tone for many residence staffers.
• On July 4, 2021, Biden hosted a party on the South Lawn in which he declared "independence" from the coronavirus pandemic.
• It was a hot day and after hours outside, Biden went back into the White House through the Diplomatic Room, and then into the nearby Map Room.
• Biden sat down and the door was abruptly shut as Biden's aides blocked the White House butlers and residence staff from aiding the president.
They suggested to the staffersthat the president was just a little overheated. But the episode left residence staff feeling like his close aides were creating a barrier around anything possibly related to the president's health, the former official said.
• Asked about the incident, the White House official told Axios: "There are many reasons for presidents to need some staff to leave the room at any time, because they often deal with sensitive information."
Between the lines: Shielding Biden was a safe and obvious move during COVID. But some within the White House have felt that some of those habits have lingered long afterward.
• White House spokesperson Andrew Bates told Axios: "In every administration, there are individuals who would prefer to spend more time with the President and senior officials. President Biden fights hard for families every day, working with a wide range of team members at what he is proud is the most diverse White House ever - and achieving historic results for the American people because of his determination, values, and experience."
https://www.axios.com/2024/06/30/top-aides-shielded-biden-white-house-debate
(This, actually, from the beginning was/ is Elder Abuse. I suppose I am required to feel sorry for him, but I don’t! He betrayed the country with treason, he stole billions from countries, he killed people and kept foreign wars going on all his life. He wanted power so bad he would steal an election.Sure its elder abuse, but he kind of deservers it. They all do!)