[HollyB]

June 9, 2009, a tree at the WH was struck by lighning.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2009/06/67914265/1

[massmike]

Speaking of White house Christmas trees......

Obama Christmas tree features ornaments celebrating a chinese dictator and drag queen

http://www.examiner.com/menard-county-conservative-in-springfield/obama-christmas-tree-features-ornaments-celebrating-a-chinese-dictator-and-drag-queen