Twitter users have been sending lots of love to the former United States President, Barack Obama, after his surprise visit to patients of Children’s National in Washington.
Twitterati flooded their timeline with beautiful eulogies for the father like former president for being thoughtful and kind.
Many extolled Obama’s admirable virtues and claimed that his surprise visit made them teary.
Some also compared Obama to President Donald Trump saying they miss his kindness, empathy and humour.
Rocking a Santa hat and armed with a sack of gifts, Obama delighted young patients with gifts and hugs.
The heartwarming video showed the excited faces of staff and patients as they received their packages from the smiling 44th US president.
A statement on the hospital’s Instagram page reads;
“Who said the Grinch Stole Christmas?! Our patients and their families received a HUGE holiday surprise when @barackobama warmed our hallways with a huge bag of gifts for our patients!
“Thank you so much for visiting! 🎄#SWIPELEFT to see more! #Holidaysatchildrens #ObamaAndKids #ObamaClaus.”
See more photos and comments:
Thank you @BarackObama for making our patients’ day so much brighter. Your surprise warmed our hallways and put smiles on everyone’s faces! Our patients loved your company…and your gifts! https://t.co/bswxSrA4sQ ❤️ #HolidaysAtChildrens #ObamaAndKids pic.twitter.com/qii53UbSRS
— Children’s National 🏥 (@childrenshealth) December 19, 2018
— 🅼🅰🆁🅺 (@TheRealMarkCM) December 19, 2018
So epic!! Baracka Flocka Claus in the house!!! Thank you for being “you”, Mr. President and Happy Holidays to you and the entire Obama clan. 😊🙏🕉❤🇺🇸 #HolidaysAtChildrens #ObamaAndKids
— Bad Ass Vegan Brian Ⓥ (@badassvegansoul) December 19, 2018