Barack Obama Defies CDC Guidelines To Host 700 People For Epic 60th Birthday Bash Despite Covid Numbers Spiking
Aug. 2 2021, Published 11:04 a.m. ET
Barack Obama is hosting a 700 people birthday party, despite Covid-19 numbers continuing to soar.
The 44th President is ignoring CDC guidelines and throwing himself an epic star-studded 60th birthday party in Martha’s Vineyard.
According to reports, the staff alone will be around 200 people with a nearly 500 people guest list including A-listers like Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and George Clooney.
However, one important person won't be in attendance -- President Joe Biden.
Obama's former Vice President will not rub shoulders with Barack's celebrity buddies because he won't be showing up, White House staff confirmed on Monday.
“While President Biden is unable to attend this weekend, he looks forward to catching up with former President Obama soon and properly welcoming him into the over sixty club,” a representative for Biden told The Hill.
Obama turns the big 6-0 on August 4.
When it comes to the party, there won't just be a killer guest list. Obama reportedly has Pearl Jam lined up to entertain partygoers during the big bash.
“It’s going to be big,” a source revealed.
Just because he's hosting the event at his $12 million mansion, it doesn't mean Obama isn't taking Covid seriously.
All guests are allegedly required to be vaccinated, and there will be a “COVID coordinator” on hand to ensure safety protocols are followed.
Obama's party comes just days after officials put back in place an indoor mask mandate for all people regardless of vaccination status.
While the former President isn't breaking any laws by throwing his massive birthday bash, it's interesting to point out that he's ignoring the CDC guidelines that Biden has continuously pushed throughout the whole pandemic.
This isn't the first huge party Obama has thrown with his A-list friends.
When he turned 50 years old in 2011, Obama celebrated in style with Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Tom Hanks, and more at the White House.