Swarm of Angry Bees Sparks Chaos on White House Lawn
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- A swarm of thousands of bees briefly took over the White House’s North Lawn, flying near the executive residence before settling in a tree on the grounds.
- The swarm appeared in an area known as “Pebble Beach,” used by the White House press corps for staging, causing some reporters to turn back.
- The origin of the bees is unclear, but the White House recently installed a beehive on the South Lawn as part of an expanded honey program initiated by First Lady Melania Trump.
- The White House honey program can house up to 70,000 bees during peak months and produces about 230-255 pounds of honey annually, which is used in meals and given as official gifts.
- Melania Trump and President Donald Trump showcased the bees to King Charles and Queen Camilla, who are also beekeepers, during their recent visit to Washington.