Staff Reports
President Biden found himself in an awkward moment at a recent press briefing when asked about the former president’s role in hurricane relief efforts. Instead of a diplomatic response, he took a page from the “how to alienate half the country” handbook, telling Trump to “get a life.” Apparently, the White House has switched gears from governing to crafting one-liners that might win a mediocre stand-up competition.
While Tucker Carlson might critique Biden’s communication skills, it’s worth noting that when Hurricane Helene was reducing North Carolina towns to rubble, Biden was busy catching some rays at the beach. Observers couldn’t help but think that the president might have confused “commander in chief” with “vacation enthusiast.” After all, he claimed he was “commanding” things from the shore, all while he was supposedly on the phone for a couple of hours. One wonders if he was really just trying to get a good table at a seaside restaurant.
Biden tells "Mr. President Trump" to "get a life, man" and "help these people" — then shuffles away in deranged anger.
REMINDER: President Trump was on the ground meeting with and delivering aid to hurricane victims before Kamala OR Biden had done anything. pic.twitter.com/1RM1j2bq6j
— Illinois girl Desi (@d_ewinger) October 11, 2024
As the storm caused chaos, Donald Trump was busy showing the kind of leadership that he’d mastered during his presidency. Trump’s proactive response to storms made Biden’s beachside shenanigans appear less than heroic. Biden seemed more interested in enjoying his sandy getaway than ensuring Americans knew he had everything under control, which, let’s face it, has become a running joke among those keeping tabs on the current administration.
Now, as Hurricane Milton looms ominously over Florida, Biden had to cancel a scheduled international trip to Africa and Germany, citing the seriousness of the storm. The change of plans seemed less about real concern and more about damage control, with the president trying to look like he’s taking things seriously. Declaring Milton a potential “one of the worst storms in 100 years” may have had more to do with public perception than any newfound commitment to disaster management.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris, in her typical fashion, tried to elbow her way into the emergency operations chain. But like a kid trying to get attention in a family of adults, she managed to fumble one of her lines during a briefing, stating, “I know words matter.” It was a cringe-worthy moment captured for all the world to see, representing a classic Harris moment—where her lack of awareness overshadowed the message. With meteorologists warning of a dangerous 15-foot storm surge, questions about the leadership skills in the White House have never been timelier.
In a nutshell, while Biden and Harris grapple with storm preparedness, which seems more like an afterthought, the contrast with Trump’s record during disaster management is sharper than ever. It raises the question: when the weather turns stormy, where’s the actual leadership?
