A vacant White House job: first pet
WASHINGTON — Politically ambitious pups and kittens: Put your resumes aside.
The job of first pet — an enviable White House gig with luxurious live-in privileges, after-hours access to the president and guaranteed positive press coverage — is not currently available.
That’s because President Donald Trump is not looking for a fluffy sidekick at the moment. Asked about plans for a four-legged addition to the White House, Stephanie Grisham, a spokeswoman for Melania Trump, said in a statement: “The first family is still getting settled so there are no plans at this time.”
If Trump stays pet-free, he will be breaking with a long held tradition of presidential pet ownership.