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Dec

It’s Friday. Laugh Your **** Off

*gives up seat on bus for an old lady* *whispers in her ear* "This isn't over"
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Jazmasta (@jazmasta) July 02, 2025

"Dad, why is the ocean blue but water is clear?" [Crouches down & pats his head] Probably because your mom cheated on it too
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Kyle Lippert (@Kyle_Lippert) December 07, 2025

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"can you at least tell me what i did wrong?" your résumé.. "is there something wrong with it?" under weaknesses you just put ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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k e e t (@KeetPotato) December 07, 2025

*everybody gasps as I drop the baby* Oh no was it expensive?
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THE NATEWOLF (@thenatewolf) December 07, 2025

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*walks in *wife is murdered *looks at mirror (Written in blood) YOUR NEXT "My next what? *from the closet "Oh sorry typo I meant you're.
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born to lame (@borntolame) November 01, 2025

*panics during bank robbery* "Uhhhh hi yeah I'd like to put this gun in my safety deposit box"
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♡ Brian Essbe ♡ (@SortaBad) November 18, 2025

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[wife goes back to sleep, husband quickly dials Jake from State Farm again] Hey, Jake. She's asleep. Tell me what you'll do with my balls
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(@Ristolable) December 06, 2025

@Ristolable Jake's reply: Just say - "like a good neighbor State Farm is there and I'll be right over." 😜
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Joke Writers (@jokewriters) December 06, 2025

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Dec

A Tweet Or Two

By Nerdy Wonka 142 Comments

Wow! they are calling us the Obama 8, the women who asked questions of the President today!
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(@AprilDRyan) December 20, 2025

see how newsy press conferences can be when women ask the questions?
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gwen ifill (@gwenifill) December 19, 2025

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PBO apparently has a 12 days of Christmas calendar that counts all the ways he can troll his detractors in time for the holiday.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) December 19, 2025

I also love how he drops kickass news on Friday, so his haters are at full knee jerk hissy fit mode by the time the Sunday shows are taped.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) December 19, 2025

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Per @AprilDRyan the front row men of the White House pool had their game faces on during the #ObamaPresser but fits were pitched after.
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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 20, 2025

@AprilDRyan tells @hardball_chris male members of the press pool have complained to the White House press office about not being called on.
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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 20, 2025

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BREAKING: US Supreme Court refuses to block gay marriages in Florida; some may start as soon as Jan. 6.
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The Associated Press (@AP) December 19, 2025

A panoramic view of President Obama's press briefing today via @petesouza: instagram.com/p/wzMMWWtNIh/?… #ObamaPresser http://t.co/hCDp4xTxFw
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Kori Schulman (@ks44) December 19, 2025

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.@PressSec statement on questioner list: http://t.co/QA44ySvsL3
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Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) December 19, 2025

The cool thing about what PBO did in that press conference is that if the white men whine, they just sound like sexist assholes.
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Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) December 19, 2025

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Obama took questions from 8 women and no men at his press conference. Fox was not impressed thkpr.gs/3605918 http://t.co/LnOc8YGksX
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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) December 19, 2025

Ed Henry prepares for the President's next presser http://t.co/n4yQNhZyBc
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) December 19, 2025

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If your manhood is threatened because a bunch of men had to sit and watch a bunch of women ask a powerful man a few questions, you suck.
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The Tweet Miser (@eclecticbrotha) December 19, 2025

I'm laughing at the white male "journalists" whining that Obama didn't call on them. Welcome to the world of prejudice, you jerks.
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So. Jewish Woman (@SouthJewishWman) December 19, 2025

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BREAKING: Incoming Senate leaders announce bill to defund Obama's ability to call on women.
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Ian Millhiser (@imillhiser) December 19, 2025

Now when President Obama holds a White House press conference and only calls on black people, then sh## will really hit the fan.
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2025

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That moment "Mele kalikimaka!...Mahalo...and now I'm gonna go on vacation" becomes the new mic drop. #ObamaPresser youtube.com/watch?v=DHD8xu…
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025

Not only did President take Qs only from women, he completely dissed every TV reporter in the room
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West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) December 19, 2025

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The male portion of the White House Press Corps is COMPLETELY losing their sh!t on Twitter. Either pissed or downplaying the presser.
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April (@ReignOfApril) December 19, 2025

Pres. Obama enjoying his press conference as the WHPC wonders what to do with their lame duck narrative #ObamaPresser http://t.co/f5FEg1BFdf
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025

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The one male question, shouted at the very end: "Are you going to smoke a Cuban cigar?" Great work, men.
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David Roberts (@drgrist) December 19, 2025

That moment the WHPC realized the bear is loose and President Barack Obama is no lame duck. #ObamaPresser http://t.co/lzLzm41DsD
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025

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Stay classy, NYPD http://t.co/OSmLtHrCdk
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Sean McElwee (@SeanMcElwee) December 20, 2025

It's a tough decision to normalize relations with a country whose police force routinely murders civilians, but Cuba made the right choice.
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Sean McElwee (@SeanMcElwee) December 17, 2025

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.@barackobama It's James Franco, not James Flacco ;)
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Joe Flacco (@TeamFlacco) December 19, 2025

Welcome to the family, brother. @JamesFrancoTV
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Joe Flacco (@TeamFlacco) December 19, 2025

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please fine the person who yelled “what are your new year’s resolutions” $500
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E McMorris-Santoro (@EvanMcSan) December 19, 2025

good, good job guy. http://t.co/qw6w0fvNZ9
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E McMorris-Santoro (@EvanMcSan) December 19, 2025

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.@NerdyWonka Now, I weep for the midterm results. This is what idiot Dems should've said instead of running from this President's successes.
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(@Only4RM) December 19, 2025

Male reporters in the front row react to the last question going to another woman reporter/not them: http://t.co/DHDQSApbev
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(@igorvolsky) December 19, 2025

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This entire presser has been a master class in trolling.
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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2025

So far POTUS calling on all women and the men in the room maybe surprised to learn that's what it's normally like for us day to day lol
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Zerlina Maxwell (@ZerlinaMaxwell) December 19, 2025

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All women so far. Amen!
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(@AprilDRyan) December 19, 2025

Pope Francis celebrates his birthday by donating 400 sleeping bags: abcn.ws/1v08bZl http://t.co/CRr2vHvjdL
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World News Tonight (@WNTonight) December 19, 2025

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HOLLYWOOD IS A BUNCH OF CHICKENS. - Conservatives who demanded flight bans over ZERO U.S.-infected Ebola deaths
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(@LOLGOP) December 19, 2025

U.S. Senate confirms first openly #gay judge to sit on the federal bench in #Texas - lgbtqn.at/p7X http://t.co/vZjKsj9fGU
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LGBTQ Nation (@lgbtqnation) December 17, 2025

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That rare moment when the # of fux the President gives = the # of male reporters he plans to call on. #ObamaPresser http://t.co/0brmpOBRe6
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Dab Aggin (@DabAggin) December 19, 2025

'So Dad, you didn't call a single dude for a question??' 'Nope.' 'LOL - you rock.' http://t.co/5l0fCUAvL8
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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) December 19, 2025

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GOP, haven't you learned? Never underestimate POTUS. Never. He's always ten moves ahead of you.
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mata (@mataharikrishna) December 17, 2025

“Through persistent effort and faith in the American people…the economy’s gotten better.” —Obama #ObamaPresser http://t.co/PfRpRQmFS2
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025

Dec

The President’s Day

By Nerdy Wonka 180 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: 2014, Barack Obama, bo, Bo Obama, hawaii, Malia, Marine One, media, Michelle, Michelle Obama, news, Obama, President, press conference, questions, Sasha, sunny, Sunny Obama, vacation, white house, whpc

@PeteSouza: President Obama opens a Christmas gift from personal aide Ferial Govashiri today in the Oval Office

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President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media during his last news conference of the year in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House

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‘End of the year task. Signing bills.’ (Pete Souza)

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The First Family (The President, First Lady, Malia, Sasha, Marian Robinson - oh, and Bo and Sunny) leave for Hawaii

Dec

The Bear Is Loose

By Nerdy Wonka 137 Comments

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Tags: 2014, Barack Obama, Climate Change, economy, news, Obama, obamacare, Political And Funny Tweets, President, press, press conference, reporters, tweets, West Wing Week, whpc, women

Watch President Obama break down why 2014 was a year of progress for America. #ObamaPresser snpy.tv/1zdiGjd
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025

"We’ve cut our deficits by about two-thirds since I took office, bringing them below their 40-year average." —Obama http://t.co/KcNadYQ98d
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025

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"Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, about 10 million Americans have gained health insurance just this past year." —Obama #ACAWorks
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025

"Over a 57-month streak, our businesses have created nearly 11 million new jobs." —President Obama http://t.co/uewpXWPHU2
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025

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"We’re leading global efforts to combat climate change, including last month’s historic agreement with China" —Obama http://t.co/Xl5qZ5WrFy
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025

"We have set the stage for this American moment, and I’m going to spend every minute of my last two years making sure we seize it." —Obama
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 19, 2025

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Told you he'd enjoy that press conference
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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) December 19, 2025

This last part of this last answer is why the President ran for office.
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Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) December 19, 2025

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Ed Henry of Fox News expression as President Obama called on 8 women and no men during his press conference. BURN. http://t.co/wCnYMJ8UKe
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025

No Longer Gives a Shit Obama is my favorite Obama.
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David Roberts (@drgrist) December 19, 2025

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I like how Obama, unlike Republicans, understands the way the world oil market works and that prices are set by global supply and demand.
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Ben Adler (@badler) December 19, 2025

shorter this obama presser pic.twitter.com/jLX9fI95kY
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Oliver Willis (@owillis) December 19, 2025

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Whichever male reporter shouted out the "any New Year's resolutions?" question: THIS IS WHY Y'ALL CAN'T HAVE SHIT.
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Eric Haywood (@Eric_Haywood) December 19, 2025

Obama calls only on women reporters at presser. Fox announces hour-long special: "Obama's War on Men."
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David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 19, 2025

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Major TV networks refused to carry POTUS' speech on immigration. Today, POTUS took no questions from any TV reporters. Coincidence? 😏
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April (@ReignOfApril) December 19, 2025

It is incredible to see Obama thinking: I don’t have to put up with this BS any more. Probably will actually be more effective too
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James Fallows (@JamesFallows) December 19, 2025

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Covered White House for 10 yrs, never have seen POTUS call on all women reporters #unprecedented!
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Suzanne Malveaux (@SuzanneMalveaux) December 19, 2025

All eight reporters President Obama called on today for questions are women. cs.pn/1DRrj5T #cspanchat http://t.co/wCoLSJ5jXo
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CSPAN (@cspan) December 19, 2025

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President Obama ends his press conference with "Mele kalikimaka!...Mahalo!" walks out as male reporters shout questions at him. AMAZING!
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025

this press conference is sponsored by Male Tears
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Rosie Gray (@RosieGray) December 19, 2025

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Loved that POTUS admonished press to do more than cover crises. Cover solutions. Give people the good news too.
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Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) December 19, 2025

Bulworth Obama is the best Obama
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Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) December 19, 2025

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Male reporters shouting questions as the president says "mahalo" and leaves. #ObamaPresser
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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 19, 2025

Obama concludes what may be the first ever presidential press conference with no men asking questions, drops mic 🎤, heads to Hawaii.
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2025

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President Obama: "Over the past four years, we’ve put more people back to work than all other advanced economies combined." *Drops Mic*
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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) December 19, 2025

To the front row of the Press Corp and the rwnj’s in Congress. http://t.co/LLdWS6Xx9T
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Nelson (@Yardarm756DD) December 19, 2025

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Obama straight up IGNORES a dude's question to call on yet another woman and good lord this is the best presser
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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2025

"And now I'm going on vacation" is the new [mic drop]
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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2025

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"I don't give a fuck" Obama is my favorite Obama ever
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Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) December 19, 2025

President Obama's end-of-the-year press conference in one gif. keithboykin.com/post/105626423… pic.twitter.com/zzVNIhelug
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 19, 2025

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Best. Obama. Presser. EVER.
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Greg Pinelo (@gregpinelo) December 19, 2025

BREAKING: President Obama issues Executive Order changing the term "Lame Duck" into "Untethered Badass." http://t.co/18X6QjaqS9
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Daniel Beerthuis (@DanielBeerthuis) December 18, 2025

Dec

President Obama Holds A News Conference

By Nerdy Wonka 142 Comments

Categories: All Videos
Tags: Barack Obama, news, Obama, President, press, press conference

Dec

Chat Away

By Nerdy Wonka 57 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: Barack Obama, holiday, hug, hugging, hugs, kiss, kissing, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, party, President, white house

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Dec

Early Bird Chat - And Rise and Shine!

By Chipsticks 123 Comments

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On This Day - Pete Souza: “Snowball in hand, the President chases Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on the White House colonnade. To escape, Rahm ran through the Rose Garden, which unfortunately for him, was knee-deep in snow.” Dec. 19, 2009

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Today (all times Eastern)

1:30: The President holds a press conference, Brady Briefing Room

7:30: Departs White House

1:10 AM (Hawaii Standard Time): Arrives Honolulu

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The First Lady, Malia and Sasha outside in the midst of the snowstorm playing with Bo. Dec. 19, 2009

Pete Souza: “We returned from Copenhagen to a huge snowstorm in Washington. At one point, it didn’t even look like we could land at Andrews Air Force Base. Later that day, a Saturday, the President surveyed the snowfall from the Oval Office.” Dec. 19, 2009

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President Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office, Dec. 19, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama and Vice President Biden talk in a West Wing hallway of the White House, following the President’s statement to the press, Dec. 19, 2012 (Photo by Pete Souza)

President Obama stands with Vice President Biden as he makes a statement on Dec. 19, 2012, in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House about policies he will pursue following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary

President Obama sits on the edge of the Resolute Desk during a meeting in the Oval Office, Dec. 19, 2012 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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First Lady Michelle Obama greets service members after a Toys for Tots service project at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Toys for Tots Distribution Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2013 (Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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