WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 16: U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff (C) speaks as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden at left and Rabbi Elliott Cosgrove (R) of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City look on during a Hanukkah holiday reception in the East Room of the White House on December 16, 2024 in Washington, DC. During the reception, Biden 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)