Laura Dowling was head florist for the Obamas until last month when she was taken out of the East Wing by security . The distinguished florist 's friends say she was the victim of 'jealousy ' in the White House . Dowling , 55 , has not been seen until today and has retained high-powered lawyers in Washington - leading to speculation she will sue . A former top aide to President Obama is suing his wife over a $90,000 floral arrangement that he says cost her more than it should have because of an alleged affair with another woman who worked at
Laura Dowling was head florist for the Obamas until last month when she was taken out of the East Wing by security . The distinguished florist 's friends say she was the victim of 'jealousy ' in the White House . Dowling , 55 , has not been seen until today and has retained high-powered lawyers in Washington - leading to speculation she will sue . Supporters tell Daily Mail Online she and her husband have promised to 'reveal what really happened '