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Doug Contemplates Jill Biden's "LOVE" Jacket

UK Prime Minister Meets With US President Ahead Of The G7 Summit

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So Jill Biden made news on day two of her husband’s first trip abroad as POTUS – she was seen wearing a jacket with the word “LOVE” emblazoned on the back of it. When asked about the fashion choice, she said, “We’re bringing love from America. This is a global conference and we are trying to bring unity across the globe and I think it’s needed right now.”

My initial reaction to this was – I kind of thought first ladies putting messages on the back of jackets was going to be a one-off, no? 

My second reaction to this was - fashion statements are one thing, but LITERAL ‘fashion statements’? Umm, ok, I guess.

It is a little weird, no? And a little silly, no? The literal fashion statement she made was “we are bringing LOVE.” Remember, her husband is getting ready to meet with Vladimir Putin on this trip. I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest that Vlad is not overly moved by the word ‘LOVE’ on the back of a jacket. Justin Trudeau? Maybe. Vlad? Not so much.

Is it a big deal? Of course not. Her ‘LOVE’ jacket will quickly be forgotten (presumably) and I would doubt we’ll see it again. But imagine you were meeting the spouse of your boss for the first time, and she (or he) shows up in a ‘LOVE’ jacket. I’m guessing on the way home from said meeting you and your spouse might remark, “so… what’d you make of hat ‘LOVE’ jacket thing?” I’m guessing Boris Johnson and his new bride had a similar conversation Thursday. -Doug


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