The White House published a behind-the-scenes video where President Joe Biden roams the halls in his final days in office. The 80-second video, published to the White House’s official X account, shows Biden speaking with staff members, ordering milkshakes, and reminiscing about memories. Captioned “You never know who you will run into around the halls of the White House,” the video balances the lighthearted interaction with nostalgic moments.
The video begins with archival footage of Biden, labeled “2022-2004,” showing him complimenting two employees enjoying a drizzle outside, appreciating their “positive attitude.” Later, Biden greets a male staffer at the Navy Mess, inquiring, “How’s this promotion working for ya?” The employee responds, “Oh, it’s good, it’s good.”
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You never know who you will run into around the halls of the White House. pic.twitter.com/vI33xlLVls
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 16, 2025
Biden expresses his sentiment, saying, “I’m going to miss you. I just came down to say hi, and by the way, can you make me a milkshake?” The staffer agrees. “Yeah, just give me like five minutes. At another time, Biden chats with a female mess food employee who excitedly offers to give him a chocolate milkshake. “A chocolate milkshake? You want one? On it, sir!” she exclaims. Alongside adviser Amos Hochstein, Biden lingers through the corridors with a milkshake drizzled in chocolate syrup. The video trails off to a reflective end as Biden pauses to admire the picture of himself with his grandson Beau at the Democratic National Convention in August. “Oh, that is cute!” he chimes, tilting the picture toward the camera. “Look at my grandson,” he adds as he shares the tender moment.
