WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 16: U.S. second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, first lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden look on as a candle on a menorah is lit during a Hanukkah holiday reception in the East Room of the White House on December 16, 2024 in Washington, DC. The president spoke on a range of topics, including his commitment to continue working towards the release of hostages still being held from the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)