An awkward moment at the White House prompts flashbacks to another classic presidential mix-up.
They’re just like us: Even presidents get locked out
President Obama returned to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night expecting to face tough questions on Libya, Japan's earthquake recovery and other major international crises. But a more personal issue stood in the way: he appeared to be locked out of the White House.
Video of the First Family disembarking Air Force One showed Obama approaching the White House and trying to open a french door--that didn't budge. Barely pausing, he walked to the next set of doors, peering in as he passed, and tried a third set of doors with success.
You can watch the video after the jump:
The incident created major buzz this week as the video began appearing on major cable networks such as CNN, CBS News, and MSNBC. On Friday, the clip still ranked as one of the top five most popular stories on USA Today's website.
News reports indicate that some White House staff had not been informed that the president intended to return to work that evening.
But Obama should take heart: he isn't the first president to find himself locked out (or in, as the case may be).
In 2005, President George W. Bush tried to make a hasty retreat from a press conference in Beijing, China, only to be thwarted at the door. With cameras rolling, Bush tugged at the first door handle, then the other, visibly surprised by their failure to budge. "I was trying to escape," he told the audience with a smile. "Obviously it didn't work."
Bush then turned around and found an exit backstage.
You can check out the video below:
(Photo of Obama gaining entry to the White House Wednesday: Carolyn Caster/AP)
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