Obama delivers presents to kids at Children’s National hospital in DC

STAND-IN SANTA: Former President Barack Obama dresses up as Saint Nicholas and delivers presents to little ones at Children’s National hospital in DC

  • Barack Obama brought holiday cheer to sick kids at the Children’s National hospital in Washington, DC on Wednesday
  • The former president suited up in Santa Claus costume and sang Christmas carols 
  • He was welcomed by hundreds of happy doctors, nurses, hospital workers, parents and children
  • He arrived in the red had and belted out lyrics to We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  • Obama made his rounds throughout the hospital carrying a sack of toys
  • The former president brought smiles and tears of joy to the sick children 
  • Kurt Newman, chief executive and president of Children’s National Health System, said he knows the kids ‘will be talking about it for years to come’

Barack Obama brought an abundance of holiday cheer to sick kids at the Children’s National hospital in Washington, DC on Wednesday.

President Trump’s predecessor suited up in Santa Claus costume and merrily sang Christmas carols along with hundreds of happy doctors, nurses, hospital workers, parents and children during the special visit.  

Obama was greeted by happy hospital staff as he arrived in the red had and belted out lyrics to We Wish You A Merry Christmas.

The starstruck crew cheered and shouted in excitement and exchanged holiday greetings with the former president.

Barack Obama brought holiday cheer to sick kids at the Children’s National hospital in Washington, DC on Wednesday

Obama made his rounds throughout the hospital carrying a sack of toys

Obama made his rounds throughout the hospital carrying a sack of toys

He brought tears of joy to one little girl when he walked in her hospital room and gave her a warm hug

He brought tears of joy to one little girl when he walked in her hospital room and gave her a warm hug

Another little boy was thrilled when Obama delivered Christmas presents to his room

Another little boy was thrilled when Obama delivered Christmas presents to his room

The former president was seen speaking to another girl wearing a nasendoscope

The former president was seen speaking to another girl wearing a nasendoscope

Obama told the crowd: ‘I just want to say thank you to all of you guys, we had a chance to talk to some of the wonderful kids and their families.

‘At a time that obviously is tough for folks, as a dad of two girls, you know, I can only imagine. 

‘In that situation, to have nurses and staff and doctors and people who are caring for them, and looking after them, and listening to them and just there for them, and holding their hand… that’s the most important thing there is.’

He added: ‘What a great reminder of what the holiday spirit is supposed to be about.’ 

Obama made his rounds throughout the hospital carrying a sack of toys, including remote-control cars, Hot Wheels sets, nail polish and jigsaw puzzles, and more for the children.

He brought tears of joy to one little girl when he walked in her hospital room and gave her a warm hug.

Obama danced in the girl’s room and she was seen covering her mouth in shock over the memorable visit.

He wrapped his arms around her and she broke down in tears as he held her in his arms.

The former president was seen speaking to another girl wearing a nasendoscope, and making a little boy smile with a gift.

Kurt Newman, chief executive and president of Children’s National Health System, told the Washington Post he knows the kids ‘will be talking about it for years to come.’

Newman said: ‘At such a busy time of year, when no one wants to be in the hospital, his natural warmth lifted the spirits of those kids, their parents and of each staff member he met along the way.’

The starstruck crew cheered and shouted in excitement and snapped photos with their phones

The starstruck crew cheered and shouted in excitement and snapped photos with their phones

Obama belted out lyrics to We Wish You A Merry Christmas with the hospital staff, kids and parents

Obama belted out lyrics to We Wish You A Merry Christmas with the hospital staff, kids and parents

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