White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirms that the POTUS and his wife threw a party over the weekend 'on their own dime,' but he refuses to confirm the musicians' performances.
- June 16, 2015
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Prince and Stevie Wonder visited the White House over the weekend to perform at an event held by President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. Although details of the performance have surfaced online via social media posts shared by some guests, White House spokesman Josh Earnest still refuses to confirm the two musicians' attendance.
Ernest, however, confirmed on Monday, June 15 that the Obamas did hold a "private party" on Saturday. "But given the private nature of the event, I don't have a lot details to discuss," he said before adding that the couple paid for the event with their own money, "The president and first lady are going to reserve the right to host private parties at the White House, and they did it on their own dime."
Public found out about the event after some guests including Rev. Al Sharpton and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talked about it on social media. "Leaving the White House party w/POTUS and FLOTUS. Awesome to see Prince and Stevie Wonder on keyboards together. Unbelievable experience," Sharpton tweeted.
Leaving the White House party w/POTUS and FLOTUS. Awesome to see Prince and Stevie Wonder on keyboards together. Unbelievable experience.
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) June 14, 2015
Meanwhile, Wilson posted a photo of him and girlfriend Ciara, and wrote in the caption, "Dancing at The @WhiteHouse to Prince & Stevie Wonder w/ my lady @Ciara Thanks Mr. President & First Lady! #IsntSheLovely #Blessed."
