Fact check: Post about debate moderator, White House holiday party lacks context

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👉 Claim: Soon-to-be presidential debate moderator Kristen Welker of NBC attended a holiday party at the White House and posed for a photo with the Obamas.

Claim: Soon-to-be presidential debate moderator Kristen Welker of NBC attended a holiday party at the White House and posed for a photo with the Obamas

In the days leading up to the final presidential debate, both presidential candidates are in the national spotlight. But in an attempt to deflect from the actual political issues at hand, a third party has been thrust into the hot seat, too: the moderator.

with the caption “Christmas at the White House.” But Welker’s attendance at the event was nothing scandalous — reporters used to attend White House holiday parties every year. The parties are a long-held tradition in Washington — the first was hosted by President John Adams and first lady Abigail Adams in 1800, according toAccounts of the holiday press parties, like, describe attendees in “high spirits,” surrounded by festive decorations and decadent food, like lamp chops and sticky toffee pudding.

 

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Welker’s family gave thousand$ to Biden. ✡️ So, totally objective. LOL

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