BostonHerald.com - International: Goodbye girls: Bush twins told to go

BostonHerald.com - International: Goodbye girls: Bush twins told to go: "Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - Updated: 06:09 AM EST

Amid Argentinian tabloid reports that President Bush’s irrepressible twin daughters have run naked through a hotel hallway and were targeted by thieves, U.S. embassy officials have “strongly suggested” the spirited lasses cut short their trip to Buenos Aires, ABC News reported, citing diplomatic and security sources.
But the First Girls won’t go! They’ve stayed on, celebrating their 25th birthday over the weekend and garnering even more headlines. They aren’t due to leave till Thursday.
Officials told ABC the local media’s amor for Las Dos Bushitas upstaged publicity plans for newly arrived U.S. Ambassador Anthony Wayne. An embassy statement officially denied it wants them out, however: “The Embassy welcomes the visit and has provided close support and cooperation.”
The Argentinean press blitz followed a report last week that Barbara Bush’s purse and cell phone were lifted last weekend while she dined at the popular San Telmo outdoor marketplace, despite the vigilance of her Secret Service retinue. The report of nude hallway frolicking was denied by the hotel staff, by the way.
According to sources, the U.S. embassy encouraged the two girls to leave because the media spotlight was making security difficult. Last week, an ABC News producer was able to walk into their hotel unchecked and speak with Barbara Bush while she checked her e-mail in the lobby. Jenna sat talking with friends on a sofa nearby. There were no Secret Service agents to be seen."