First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s 2023 White House Christmas video has ignited controversy and drawn criticism from various quarters. The video, which features a troupe of dancers moving through the festively adorned White House, has been dubbed “bizarre” and “awkward” by critics.
The criticism intensified after reports emerged that the dance troupe featured in the video were Black Lives Matter activists who promote far-left ideologies. This revelation sparked a wave of backlash, with many questioning the appropriateness of featuring politically charged figures in a traditionally non-partisan holiday celebration.
It's a mentally ill Christmas at the Biden White House.
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) December 14, 2023
You paid for Jill Biden’s “holiday” horror show.
Work a little harder & pay your fair share, suckers! pic.twitter.com/LAv7uUHlel
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) December 14, 2023
Delete this it’s horrible.
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) December 14, 2023
This is a crime against Christmas.
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) December 14, 2023
Dorrance Dance, the New York City based tap dance company that performed the atrocious version of The Nutcracker Suite in the White House, has a full page on their site dedicated to teaching white people to “check their privilege”. They also state to “be mindful of who/what is… pic.twitter.com/eH6wZH6QcG
— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) December 14, 2023
Critics have compared the video to scenes from Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian film “Clockwork Orange,” mocking the elaborate headdresses and sequined outfits of the dancers. Others have described the video as “freaky” and “absolute garbage,” with one social media user stating, “The second-hand embarrassment is off the charts.”
This should’ve come with a sensitivity label. This is horrendous.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) December 14, 2023
Supporters of former First Lady Melania Trump contrasted Biden’s video with the Christmas decoration videos released during the Trump administration. They criticized Biden’s video as reminiscent of the dystopian “Hunger Games” series.
It’s not a coincidence that Jill Biden “brought bit of magic” to the White House by Dorrance Dance, the dance group that actively wants to abolish police, promotes BLM, pushes for trans and inmates rights and educates on “white privilege, systemic racism, white fragility, and… pic.twitter.com/CRBcOz1OVT
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) December 14, 2023
Fox News also joined the chorus of critics, describing the video as “bizarre.”
Despite the backlash, some viewers appreciated the colorful spectacle. The Independent reported that the video revealed the 2023 White House Christmas decorations in a vibrant display.
This incident underscores the political polarization prevalent in today’s society, where even holiday celebrations can become a canvas for controversy. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the White House will respond to the criticism.
