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“As part of her birthday gift from the president, the first lady will remain in Hawaii to spend time with friends ahead of her upcoming 50th birthday,” a White House official said.
Are these “friends” locals, or are they being flown in to spend the time before her birthday?
Would it be rude to ask?
Like any reporter will ask. Bunch of suck ups. If this had been GWB they would have them in divorce court by morning but this is just peachy.