Despite growing pressure to leave the region, Bush’s daughters insist upon staying in Argentina. Where did they learn that kind of stubbornness?
Reports ABC’s Blotter:
Amid a growing barrage of front-page headlines, U.S. embassy officials “strongly suggested” President Bush’s twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara Bush, cut short their trip to Buenos Aires because of security issues, U.S. diplomatic and security sources tell ABC News.
Withdraw in the face of mounting security problems? A ludicrous notion.
Last week ABC reported that Barbara had her purse stolen. Even worse, their shenanigans are creating headlines in the country. One tabloid featured a story about the two running naked, Borat-style, down the hallway of their hotel, according to ABC.
Security problems continue, according to the network:
Thursday night, an ABC News producer was able to walk into their hotel unchecked and engage Barbara Bush in conversation while she checked her e-mail on a computer in the lobby. Jenna sat talking with friends on a sofa nearby. No Secret Service agents were anywhere to be seen in the lobby, according to ABC News’ Joe Goldman.
But no, Barbara and Jenna aren’t cut-and-runners. “Sources tell ABC News the twins plan to stick to their original itinerary and stay in Buenos Aires until Thursday.” That’s the spirit.
