Political and Legislative
Jill Biden Calls the Children of Injured Troops ‘Hidden Heroes’
In her first solo White House event as first lady, Jill Biden went right into teacher mode Wednesday as she honored “hidden heroes” — the children and caregivers of injured U.S. troops.
“My gosh,” she said brightly to the little girl who had introduced her, a 9-year-old named Gabby whose father suffered debilitating injuries during deployment to Iraq as a Marine. “You did such a beautiful job. Such a beautiful job.”
She also thanked Gabby’s little sister Ava, who clutched a security blanket as she stood nearby. Biden told both girls they “make your family so proud.”
