President Joe Biden made a visit to a popular Los Angeles hotspot favored by celebrities, creating a traffic nightmare for some drivers in the process. The President, accompanied by his wife Dr. Jill Biden, stopped at The Ivy in Beverly Hills for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, where they were joined by their son Hunter.
The Ivy, known as an uber-popular restaurant in the City of Angels, is centrally located, leading to the closure of streets by the Secret Service for security reasons. Images obtained by TMZ show police officers lining up on Robertson Boulevard, with yellow caution tape blocking access.
Inside the restaurant, a heartwarming scene unfolded, captured on video by TMZ. Hunter Biden greeted his stepmother Jill with a big hug upon her arrival, all while security agents remained vigilant. The First Family enjoyed their time, with Secret Service allowing other diners to finish their meals, and some patrons even posted pictures of the presidential family from inside the establishment.
Joe Biden (Credits: ABC News)
Meanwhile, The Henry, located across the street, remained packed with curious onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse of President Biden. The duration of the Bidens’ meal at The Ivy remains unclear, but images captured Joe Biden heading to his car, looking content after a satisfying meal in his stretch limo.
The visit to Los Angeles is speculated to be a brief fundraising trip for President Biden as he gears up for the upcoming election, anticipated to be a challenging battle against former President Donald Trump. Currently facing a dip in approval ratings, Biden aims to bolster his campaign funds, while Trump is dominating the Republican field en route to securing the party’s presidential nomination.
As the November elections approach, every vote becomes crucial. President Biden may hope that the temporary traffic disruption caused by his visit to The Ivy won’t be held against him by voters.
