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Obamas to unveil White House portraits after Trump snub
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Former US president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama stand next to their newly unveiled portraits during a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, on February 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images/AFP)
Former US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will finally unveil their official portraits at the White House next week after being denied the honor by Donald Trump.
The September 7 ceremony, announced by the administration today, traditionally gives presidents the chance to pay homage to their predecessors.
But Trump, who led the United States for a single term after Obama’s eight years in office and frequently attacks his predecessor, declined to continue with the custom.
Instead, President Joe Biden — who served as Obama’s vice president — and his wife Jill Biden will host the couple.
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