He didn't get to celebrate it in the White House, but Mitt Romney seemed to enjoy his 66th birthday anyway on Tuesday, ringing in his new age with a big smile and a sweet treat.
Romney's son Tagg posted a shot of his father on Instagram celebrating his birthday with a Diet Coke, cupcakes and a festive blue birthday hat.
The former presidential candidate has stepped back into the spotlight in recent weeks: as an interviewee, a new hire and, now, as a lover of fluffernutter cupcakes.
Fans of the politician took to Twitter to send their birthday wishes (and comment on the cupcakes).
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