Guess Who Got Frisked at the High-Profile Wedding of Valerie Jarrett’s Daughter
- Posted on June 18, 2012 at 10:54am by
Erica Ritz
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The Obama family walks to the wedding (Photo: AP)
The Obama family was in Chicago for the weekend, at least in part to attend the wedding of Laura Jarrett, the daughter of trusted adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Prior to the occasion, it was mainly in the news because of the enormous cost to Chicago taxpayers, and what it would mean for the safety of the city’s residents. Between 100 and 200 police officers were due to guard the event, and as a source for the Chicago Sun-Times pointed out, “it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out we could be using those cops for something else.” In the midst of Chicago’s dramatic rise in homicides, the concern is understandable.
On top of that, it was also reported that the city of Chicago would not be reimbursed by the federal government for the expenses, despite the fact that it is the national profile of the attendees that makes such thorough security measures necessary.
(Photo: AP/Carolyn Kaster)
And it seems that they were taking no chances at the high-profile wedding. Reports now say that everyone– even young children– were frisked before being allowed to enter. Reuters and Getty images have photos of a little girl in a pink dress holding out her arms while being frisked, and the Associated Press has at least one of a boy in blue either being frisked, or patted down.
Considering that the first family and, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, Attorney General Eric Holder were present, however, it is understandable to take such precautions.
(Photo: AP/Carolyn Kaster)
Arriving in Chicago Friday evening, the first family reportedly caused road closures and traffic interruptions until their official departure Sunday night.
Right before the wedding started, two light aircraft were intercepted on Saturday afternoon by an F15 fighter jet dispatched from NORAD in Colorado Springs for violating airspace restrictions in place for the president’s visit, though reports say he was in no danger.
Check out NBC5′s analysis of the event, below:
Valerie Jarrett is a longtime friend and trusted adviser of the Obama family. She is well-known among conservatives because of her reported position of influence within the administration, and because she was caught on tape praising former “green jobs” czar Van Jones before he left the White House because of his radical connections.
Despite the cost incurred by their visit, many in Chicago seemed thrilled to host some of their most famous former residents.
“I want to see the dress Michelle Obama wears to the wedding tonight,” excited neighbor Mary Ann Smothers said.
“I took pictures of every black car in the motorcade, and waved to every one of them, because I didn’t know which the president was in.”
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Comments (118)
NHwinter
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:35amJust more of the rock star expense that we are all paying for with our taxes.
Report Post »Jumper
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:12pmI’ve said it before, I guess it’s time to say it again. The Obama’s are just like a combination of the Clampetts and the Jeffersons. They didn’t really do anything to earn being where they are, they got lucky(Clampetts) and now that they are there, they have absolutely no idea how to behave in a manner befitting where they are(Jeffersons). It’s all spending money(ours), showing off and putting on airs.
Report Post »mils
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 1:07pmpresident and mrs. barack kordashian…..
Report Post »Winghunter
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 2:41pmWhat the Mailman Knows about Ayers and Obama bit(dot)ly/w3Ptxi
Report Post »“Obama explained to Hulton that he had taken the train out from Chicago to Glen Ellyn in order ”to thank the Ayers family personally for helping him with his education.” What shocked Hulton was that when casually inquiring into the young man’s plans for the future, Obama answered, “I am going to be president of the United States.” As Hulton tells Corsi, “[i]t came across like this was something that’s already been determined.” Adds Hulton, “I was speechless.”
The-Monk
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 2:46pmJust goes to show how little progressives trust each other…..
Report Post »PASSIONFORCHRIST
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 4:25pmWHY THE HELL DO THE TAXPAYERS HAVE TO FOR THIS ITCH’S WEDDING? She’s nobody famous and does her position allow her to charge the people of chicago for her daughters wedding? DON’T THINK FOR ONCE YOUR NOT PAYING FOR THE WHOLE THING, HONEYMOON AND ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 6:26pmPROGRESSIVES are not limited to liberals! When are you guys going to get that through your heads?
Report Post »randy
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:33amI would have frisked that lady in the blue dress also. looks like she was trying to hide something.
Oh wait, upon further review, it was only her stomach……
Gee, don’t people ever use a mirror before purchasing their clothes, or before walking out of their house?
Report Post »poster
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:07pmObviously not.
Report Post »falling
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 1:07pmIt must be nice to be as perfect as you….but unfortunately, most of us have a few flaws and sometimes clothing doesn’t cover them as well as we might like. Oh wait! You AREN’T perfect are you? You may or may not have a perfect body, but you absolutely have proven you are a nasty, small minded person clear through to your core!
Report Post »KellyR
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 1:21pmIn Randy’s defense, I watched the local news and couldn’t believe some of the flat out tacky attire. It seemed most of the women I saw, thought spandex two sizes too small was chic, and classy wedding attire. You don’t have to have a perfect body to choose clothing that is flattering and fits. And you don’t have to be wealthy either, but I’m assuming most of these guests are.
Report Post »palmettopalflorida
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 1:33pmBut FALLING, you are NOT “a nasty, small minded person clear through to your core?” You have obviously reached the perfection personified by the Obama’s.
Report Post »mils
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 3:15pmi get embarrassed seeing women with dresses that their stomach looks like their pregnant. and they really think they look good…tight little dresses, big boobs, highhigh heels, lotta make up, a poochy middle..ruins it all…at least get a dress that cover it or work it out..
Report Post »Pat Magroin
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 4:45pmObviously circus mirrors only.
Report Post »LarryofArabia
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 5:24pmHey Falling – - Lighten up! I’m no hard-body and even I can take a joke.
Getting back on topic, thanks Barry. You’re officially on the clock. Not that you care or that you’re worried or anything like that. But thanks anyways for the best couple of weeks for us conservatives that I can remember.
Be sure to keep Joe O’biden on the campaign trail too. He’s a hoot and a lock for political fodder.
Report Post »okbroomrider
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 5:42pmCan you say, “Hoochie Mama”? Oh, yeah!
Report Post »irishK9
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 6:16pmWalmart doesn’t have mirrors.
Report Post »randy
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 9:37pm@FALLING hahaha, Apparently I touched a nerve. You must be one of those people I shake me head at when you walk by…… There, there now, Next time you’re out, try choosing clothes that flatter you. Oh and by the way, you must not be a true hard core, dyed in the wool, progressive idiot, or you would have tossed out the race card……. I’m not perfect , but I do own a mirror….
Report Post »BeingThere
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:32amApparently the more evil the people the more protection they need! I wonder if they frisked Satan on his way in??? Probably not since he was the host.
Report Post »js1964
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:00pmlove that answer
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:21amLoL…………..I betcha satan had a front row seat
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:31am…
Report Post »Were any Black folks frisked?
poster
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:08pmNo, that would be racist.
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:49pm@LEADNOTFOLLOW
What I want to know is were muslims patted down?
Report Post »spirited
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:29am….hands in pockets.
;^> Just a regular guy going to just another wedding
Report Post »joe conservative
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:39amLol, this man could care less about how he impacts the lives of others. He shut down Manhatten twice last week for two fundraisers. He couldn’t have picked worse times for the chaos. It’s all he knows….creating chaos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KYopiOWbjs
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:49amJOE: don’t forget, he also knows destroying a capitalist economy !
Report Post »watchmanwatch
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 4:12pmLOL you noticed that too… I was always taught that was the sign of a lazy person also if you go to fall you cannot gets your hands out fast enough to catch yourself…
LOL … maybe there is something more to read in that body language statement ????
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:26am…
Report Post »Look at Obama’s oldest daughter (in yellow dress). She never looks happy.
barber2
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:45amMaybe Michelle doesn’t let her eat.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 1:05pmShe has the same sour look as her mother … note that when Michelle “smiles” it looks fake and forced .. obviously her daughter hasn’t perfected her false smile.
Report Post »jacques.daspy
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:25amGonna assume that they were smart enough to not invite members of rival gangs from South Chicago. But then, they did schedule the wedding on the weekend, prime killin’ time in the “hood.”
Report Post »AverageBear
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 7:05pmSeveral sources report that the Chicago murder rate is higher than the Kabul murder rate. With 6 people dead and 31 wounded just this weekend, it‘s a shame that those officers couldn’t have been catching bad guys instead of being taxpayer funded private security. Perhaps the Obama family should have sent a nice iPod with some presidential speeches and sat this one out.
Report Post »ggr1868
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:24amIs it 11/6/12 yet? Print the ballots and LET”S GO.
Report Post »single stack
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:21amConsidering that the first family and, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, Attorney General Eric Holder were present, however, it is understandable to take such precautions.
Not it isn’t. This is just police state ********.
Report Post »OneTermPresident
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:20amA gathering of progressive socialists forcing the Chicagoin taxpayers to foot the bill… Obama voted PRESENT.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:18amI hope white folk (independents in particular…) are ready to help put this SOB of an administration out on their collective asses. No more feeling guilty for being white crap. Stop letting these Libs push you over. It’s time to grab the baby jars and collect some Liberal fortitude!
Report Post »MartyTr
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:34amThis isn’t a race issue. I wish all voters had a conservative presidential candidate to vote for. To bad we don’t.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:47amMarty : again and again and again…
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:03pmYou missed the point. Who got Obama into the White House? Black folk only make up roughly 20% of the population…How many folk out there sat on their backside protesting the GOP and how many more were Independents and said, “hey, lets try this guy, he seems nice enough….”
No, you’re right. It’s not a race issue. It’s a situation sitting back and waiting for a miracle vs making something happen, creating your own miracle. Come November, Obama better have his bags packed and sneaking out the back door.
PS, for the record: OBAMA IS NOT BLACK.
Report Post »Xiccarph
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 2:56pmMaybe you’re right @Apple Bite…Obambi isn’t black…he’s a white black…or, if you consider his father’s family history, he can be called a arab-white-black. Of course, middle easterners in the old (and outdated) anthropological definition of “race”, are Caucasian, which was essentially equated with being of the “white” race, and consequently making him much more “white” (caucasian) than black (negroid). But since we love hyphens so much, arab-white-black is really much more cool …or would that be a black-white-arab…or…a black-arab-white…? Oh my, such fun trying to be PC.
Report Post »tomloy
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:17amI’d have let the secret service handle it. You don’t pay for it, you don’t get it.
Report Post »piper60
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:16amSecurity was for POTUS. Mrs. POTUS thinks Chicagoans should shut up and sit down.
Report Post »needmoinfo
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 1:33pmStealing the bride’s thunder.
Report Post »Amazingoly
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:14amWhy did the Obama family have to arrive in Chicago on OUR Air Force One? Who pays for this as this event is not “official”? Surely they could have charted a much smaller corporate jet and paid by themselves for the wedding. This will end soon.
Report Post »poster
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:13pmLOL…. They couldn’t get that fat _ss in a smaller jet. It‘s a wonder they haven’t converted a military transport into Air Force One.
Report Post »65Mustang
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:11amAren‘t the president daughters old enough to walk by themselves without holding daddy’s hand???? What a waste of the taxpayers money…this was not an official trip or a campaign stop.
Report Post »Deeli
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 1:30pmI absolutely can’t stand BO or Moochele but give the girls a break! Sasha only turned 11 years old a week or two ago and is still a little girl … And, hey, for that matter what‘s wrong with any girl holding their daddy’s hand ??? I held my daddy‘s hand now and then until he passed away and that was when I was in my my mid 30’s … Please don‘t be mean about the children because they can’t help that their parents are a holes …
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:10amAnimals wallowing in their own feces.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 12:04pmWhat an accurate description of every big city in this once great nation.
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:05amIf the rich would pay their fair share, Chicago would have enough police to handle a little wedding.
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:42amSwayback Maru
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 3:21pmHey TERM LIMITS Chicago would have enough money for the police if the city unions didn‘t have such bloated pension funds and they didn’t have so many people sitting home getting wellfare
Report Post »JAMACAMECRAZYMAN
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:05amWhat trash………………..
Report Post »forthepeople
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:05amSecurity was for the bride & groom or POTUS ? All laugh’s aside what was the overly big deal ?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:51amIf they wanted those attending felt up .. why didn’t they just get the TSA from the Chicago airport? Seems like a waste of police … I would like to know the death count for the weekend .. was it up?
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:04amCould have gone all day without a mention of this weddfing. Chicago sent these people to Washington, they should have known they would be used.
Report Post »jamesctheman
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:04amWhoo Hooo. The Jarrett family welcomes a new member to their family. I’m touched. I wonder if they met down @ Occupy during a Guitarmy assault or maybe during communial toilet breaks, Or maybe in a Gaia meeting? Who knows. I’m sure he has a liberal mental disorder like the rest of the Jarrett family.
Report Post »BlondeFrenzy
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:04amBarf
Report Post »COLKURTZ
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:04amThey should have had the wedding at the zoo.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:17amThe wedding WAS a zoo.
Report Post »Bobb
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:02amNotice Obama does NOT have the American Flag pin on his lapel! He only wears it for PUBLIC appearances and then only for SHOW! What an ass!!
Report Post »klevalt
Posted on June 18, 2012 at 11:01amwhatever….
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