Staff Reports
President Joe Biden has managed to steer the ship of his presidency right into the stormy seas of common sense—or rather, the lack thereof. As his tenure limps to its conclusion, Biden has recently taken to airing his political laundry with an alarming flair for honesty, or perhaps just a lack of self-awareness. During a recent event honoring the champions of the National Women’s Soccer League, Biden made a spectacle of himself by inviting young girls on stage against the wishes of his very own staff. As if the Inflation Reduction Act wasn’t enough to provide fodder for conservative chuckles, this was another gem in a rapidly expanding treasure chest of Biden blunders.
In a moment that could only be described as both audacious and awkward, Biden boldly proclaimed that he feels entitled to act as he pleases as president, despite his staff’s best efforts to rein him in. One could wonder whether his staff has a “whisper in the ear” protocol for when the president gets a little too enthusiastic about mingling with the youth. His comments provoked laughter from the audience, leaving open the question of whether they were laughing with him or at him—a classic hallmark of Biden’s public appearances.
Potus Hair Sniffer I disobeys his handlers, invites friends on stage
Prompting questions about who's really in charge of the president, Biden revealed how his staffers have resorted to laying down the law on what he can and "can't do" during public appearances.🧵 pic.twitter.com/FhTbfge0HD
— Joe Kelly (@joekellyca) September 23, 2024
Bringing young girls on stage, Biden appeared to forget about the political minefield that surrounds interactions with children and women, a glaring oversight that has earned him the less-than-flattering moniker of “Creepy Joe.” It raises eyebrows, especially given the past incidents where he has been caught on camera overly familiar with young people and adult women. While one might argue that such behavior is simply a reflection of his generation, the inconsistencies are hard to ignore. It’s a ticking time bomb of optics for Democrats, one that he seemingly triggers with every step he takes onto a stage.
As the former vice president continues to exhibit signs of diminishing control over both his speech and actions, the tension between Biden’s ambition and his staff’s caution becomes even more palpable. For those keeping score, this is not the first time Biden has voiced frustration with staff directives, particularly in the wake of his underwhelming debate performances and the ensuing chaos. It’s almost as if he lives in a bubble where he’s neither aware of public perception nor able to comprehend the political consequences of his actions. The waves of criticism that follow him seem to roll off his back like water on a duck.
Of course, his antics haven’t gone unnoticed on social media. The moment of Biden encouraging young girls to join him on stage became a trending topic on X, highlighting how the public continues to engage with his increasingly bizarre behavior. One can hardly blame the Republicans for seizing on moments like these; they are as ripe for ridicule as a low-hanging fruit at the county fair. Only time will tell if Biden will remain the Democratic nominee or yield to more competent competition, but for now, he is providing endless material for those who hope to see a return to common sense in the Oval Office.
