Late-night funnyman and talk show host David Letterman had some fun welcoming Bo to the White House during his April 15 monologue. Among other jokes, he said that Bo “hosted a luncheon for former White House dogs.”
Between traditional news media, the entertainment press, bloggers and political cartoonists, Bo is getting a lot of attention this week!
White House photo by Lawrence Jackson
The president acknowledged the public and media attention, saying Bo “is a star; he has star quality.” He also told reporters that family members will take turns walking the dog, but that Bo will not be allowed to sleep in the president’s bed.
Along with First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia were on hand for the introductions as well.
The White House schedule for today, April 14, shows that “the first family will officially introduce Bo Obama, the new White House Dog,” at 5 p.m. Eastern time. The world is waiting!
Bo, White House photo by Pete Souza
A photo of Bo, the Obama family dog, was released as part of the official White House blog today. Bo sports a bright Hawaiian lei. The Portuguese Water Dog is a gift to Sasha and Malia from Senator and Mrs. Ted Kennedy.