Staff Reports
In another head-scratching moment that has become all too familiar for President Joe Biden, the leader of the free world made a questionable comment while hosting Gotham Football Club in celebration of their triumphant NWSL championship win. Instead of staying on topic and basking in the glow of the athletes’ accomplishments, Biden seemingly took a left turn, inviting a gaggle of young girls to join him on stage while joking about how much control his staff actually has over him.
Biden’s idea of humor appears to lean towards the bizarre. Instead of offering genuine praise for the champions, the president couldn’t resist making an awkward confession about his lack of autonomy, suggesting he thought being president would allow him to do as he pleased—until his staff stepped in. His awkward invitation for the young girls to join him only added fuel to the fire and sparked yet another round of critiques on social media.
WTAF?!?
Biden says his staff doesn’t allow him to have “young girls” on stage, but he’s going to “do it anyway.”
This is the alleged “President” of the United States. pic.twitter.com/5IbjjAHms5
— Steve 🇺🇸 (@SteveLovesAmmo) September 23, 2024
Critics quickly seized the moment, labeling the remark as inappropriate and highlighting the strange behavior that has been a consistent concern throughout Biden’s presidency. Social media erupted with users calling out the discomfort surrounding the invitation for young girls to stand behind him. After all, in a climate where the safety and well-being of children are paramount, Biden’s attempts at levity appeared tone-deaf and disconcerting, rekindling their worries about his past behavior around youngsters.
This incident is just the latest chapter in Biden’s ongoing saga of verbal slip-ups and cringe-worthy moments. Conservative commentators have long been using such missteps to underscore their point that the president may not be fit for the highest office in the land. If a simple event meant to honor a sports team can be overshadowed by someone’s penchant for awkward comments, it raises serious questions about Biden’s awareness and readiness to lead.
While the event was originally a celebration of Gotham FC’s historic victory, the focus swiftly shifted from the team’s accomplishments to the president’s wandering tongue. Leaving sports fans and citizens alike shaking their heads, Biden’s comments left many to ponder the future of leadership when events turn from formidable victories to cringe-worthy gaffes in the blink of an eye.
