WASHINGTON — Daytime TV queen Oprah Winfrey is giving a prime-time holiday present to President Obama — some much needed on-air affection in a “Christmas at the White House” special.
The other “O” is set to tape her first sit-down with Obama at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. next week for the show, featuring the man she dubbed “The One” during the Democratic primaries.
As always, Winfrey’s timing is impeccable: the White House Christmas tree arrives tomorrow, and the White House will soon be decorated for the holidays.
The special, also featuring First Lady Michelle, is set to air Sunday, Dec. 13.
A soft interview from one of his most famous backers would be a boon to Obama, whose approval numbers just dropped below 50 percent for the first time in a Gallup poll.
It won’t be the first time Oprah has lent a hand to Obama when her fellow Chicagoan was in need.
Her packed rallies for him in Iowa and South Carolina helped Obama surge past Hillary Rodham Clinton during the primary campaign.