But the timing raised eyebrows.
At the same moment, Donald Trump was making headlines over newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate — more than 20,000 pages of files made public on November 12. One email referencing Trump from Epstein stirred controversy, prompting the former president to call the document dump a “manufactured hoax,” though he later urged House Republicans to vote for full release.
Online critics didn’t miss the overlap.
America's power couple. 🦅🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AwdpLTejtN
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 16, 2025
Social Media Responds: “This Makes It Look Worse”
The reaction to the White House posts was swift and unforgiving.
- “Worst attempt at damage control in human history,” one user wrote.
- “This is the first time I’ve ever seen them this close. It must be way worse,” another commented.
- A third questioned, “Doesn’t this make it look worse?”
- Someone else joked, “The White House needs a better intern.”
- And one final user quipped, “That moment should be preserved like King Tut’s crown… something that wasn’t seen for thousands of years.”
Whether the affectionate photos were genuine moments or strategic timing, they certainly didn’t go unnoticed — and they sparked even more conversation than they resolved.
What’s your take on the White House’s posts and the public reaction? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!