PBS Airs Promotional Biden White House Holiday Special (But Never Did Under Trump)

PBS broadcast a holiday promo special on December 21. The White House Performance series. What made that interesting is that PBS hasn’t aired this series since 2016, before the Trumps entered the White House. PBS isn’t for all the Public. That fact is not stated in the PBS press release.

This year’s holiday program began with Jill Biden remembering that moment of “our country coming together” when the Bidens entered the White House. He then spoke unifying words, such as “The Republicans make Jim Crow appear like Jim Eagle.”

PBS’s “In Performance at The White House” aired Dec. 21. Jill Biden recalled the honor and glory of her entry into the White House.

PS. Since 2016, PBS has not aired “In Performance At the White House”. PBS is for liberals. https://t.co/kSVz7r5f2w pic.twitter.com/xFc2uy7dpw

— Tim Graham (@TimJGraham) December 24, 2021

JILL BIDEN:  Good evening, everyone and welcome to the White House. The moment we crossed that threshold on Inauguration day will be etched in my heart forever. We were ushered out by mahogany doors, and I couldn’t stop savoring the splendour of the entrance hall. We are reminded of the significance of the Blue Room by the reflection from the crystal chandelier on the marble floor. Our country’s coming together is exhilarating. We are still proud of the honor, pride, and privilege we felt as President.

While every day is memorable, nothing beats the feeling of being here during holidays. Joe and I were excited to spend our first Christmas together in the White House.

Some honorifics were added as the show went along. Host Jennifer Garner came in, with the required Doctor salute: “Hello, happy holidays! Many thanks, Dr. Biden!” Ten minutes in, Garner announced the White House decorating theme: “This year, Dr. Biden was inspired by the Americans she met in her many travels and is celebrating ‘Gifts from the Heart.’”

At minute 14, Billy Porter touted the official gingerbread house: “This year’s house has been dedicated by Dr. Jill Biden to the frontline workers who keep our country running through the global pandemic, often at great risk to themselves and their families.”

J.D., president of the USO was elected in 40 seconds. Crouch proclaimed: “Bidens are an American military family. They’ve dedicated so much of their lives and careers to supporting our service members and veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.” This sounded like campaign advertising.

As the show ended, the president made remarks and concluded “My fellow Americans, Jill and I, Kamala and Doug, are grateful to you for being the light that leads our nation to better days ahead.”

The PBS White House holiday special concludes with comments from Biden-Harris, who emphasize decency and unity as well as how “our differences” are valuable. There is no laugh track.

PBS does a year-round job of displaying “unity, decency”, by shutting down a contentious conservative viewpoint …. pic.twitter.com/OJthqhytBj

— Tim Graham (@TimJGraham) December 24, 2021

JILL BIDEN: This holiday season, as the White House celebrates its first holiday season, is marked by inspiration from the Americans who have gathered across this country. We are reminded time and again that we can always count on oOur similarities are infinite and our differences precious.

KAMALA HARIRIS: Your example reminds us that we can achieve great things as a nation if we look after one another.

DOUG EMHOFFF : When we hold on to the values that bind us together — Respect, dignity, decency, unity Show the World the Best of America.

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