In the past, White House staffers who were leaving would schedule farewell photos with President Biden, often accompanied by family members. This tradition served as a reward and a special memory for the staffers who worked tirelessly under Biden’s leadership. However, this ritual has recently been altered, as staffers are now being told that the photos will be limited to individual shots with no guests allowed, and only on a rolling basis.
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The decision to limit farewell photos has led to frustration among staffers, many of whom had hoped to capture this moment with their families. The lack of clarity around the change has contributed to low morale, with some staffers feeling disrespected by the new restrictions. While the departure photos began on November 21, it has led to resentment from those who feel their hard work isn’t being properly acknowledged.
For many staffers, especially those who have been with Biden since his campaign’s early days, the absence of farewell photos feels like a missed opportunity for recognition. Some former officials expressed frustration at seeing more junior staffers take farewell photos before they had the chance, further deepening the divide between those still working in the White House and former staffers.
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