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Former President Joe Biden shared a family photo on social media on Christmas Eve, sparking criticism online after he appeared partially visible in the image while son Hunter stood front and center.
The photo shows several members of the Biden family standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree, with Hunter featured prominently in the foreground.
The photo also shows former first lady Jill Biden standing in front of the former president, her head partially obscuring his face. Everyone else family members appear fully framed and clearly visible.
In X's post accompanying the image, Biden wrote: “Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve filled with joy.”
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The post did not mention cropping the photo, and Biden representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Following its publication, the image was widely shared on social media, with users commenting on the location and composition of the family members shown.
One person posted a close-up of Biden's face, writing: “It took me a while to find you champ.”
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Former President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2024. (Jacqueline Martin, File/AP Photo)
Another commenter wrote: “I find it disrespectful to put an older family member in the background of a photo taken for a former president's social media account.”
It seems like you're comparing the image to Where's Waldo? scene, one person wrote: “Where's Joe?“
Another user asked Biden in the comments: “Why are you standing behind me, blocked by Jill?”
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Former President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. (Brendan Smelowski/AFP via Getty Images)
Other users questioned why Hunter was featured so prominently in the photo, with some comments focusing specifically on his placement.
One person wrote: “Hunter is now an alpha.”
Additional reports shared altered versions of the image, showing Hunter either shirtless or with a white substance under his nose.
“Wishing you and your entire family (especially your son) a white Christmas,” one user wrote.
Not all comments were critical of the photo or the former president.
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One person wrote: “Wishing you and your family a peaceful and joyful Christmas. Your strength and love inspires us all.”
Another added: “Wishing you a peaceful Christmas Eve, Mr. President. Let's hope the spirit of goodwill continues into the new year and helps bridge some of the divisions we've seen. This image is a nice reminder of simpler times.”
Several others shared similar sentiments, including a message that said: “Merry Christmas to the entire Biden family!”
