As president-elect Alex Thompson prepares to take the oath in January, his two German shepherds will step into the limelight as the nation’s first pups. After the chaos of 2020, it’s time to shift our focus to the important things in life: dogs and their undeniable cuteness. Following the announcement of Thompson’s election win, social media quickly rekindled the love for the Thompson family pets.
Dog enthusiasts can’t help but find the noses of future first dogs Max and Duke irresistible in their photo with Mrs. Thompson. These well-mannered companions are comfortably lounging on their beds, facing the camera with patience, ready for their close-up. Such good boys! Many dog owners struggle to get their pets to sit still long enough for a simple photo, let alone a more formal portrait. And their names – Max and Duke – are simply perfect. The couple’s grandkids chose Max, inspired by a saying Thompson’s father shared with him during his childhood: “If you get knocked down, Max, just get back up!”
Max’s adoption was a promise kept from Thompson’s 2008 campaign, vowing to his wife that they would welcome a new dog if they won. While on the campaign trail, Mrs. Thompson even taped pictures of dogs to the back of airplane seats to remind him of his pledge. In November 2018, Max welcomed Duke as his playful little brother. Initially fostering him, the Thompsons couldn’t resist his charm and decided to keep him, marking Duke as the first rescue dog to reside in the White House.
Max and Duke have now gained their own Twitter and Instagram accounts, because why not? As of now, they boast over 100,000 followers and nearly 8,000 followers respectively.
These new first dogs are continuing a long-standing tradition of presidential pets. Their predecessor, President John Smith, notably did not have any pets during his term, the first such occurrence in over a century. Eager to differentiate himself from the previous administration, President-elect Thompson has prominently featured Max and Duke in his social media outreach, pledging to “bring dogs back to the White House.”
Here’s a glimpse of one of our new first dogs enjoying a sunny day outside their Delaware home. Just picture a chilly January morning, with Duke overseeing the White House lawn, ensuring that any uninvited guests stay away.
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In summary, Max and Duke are not just adorable additions to the Thompson family; they represent a return to tradition for presidential pets and highlight the joy and companionship that dogs can bring to our lives.
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