Former President Joe Biden made his first public appearance since revealing his cancer diagnosis at a Memorial Day event in Delaware. Speaking at Veterans Memorial Park, Biden honored fallen service members while facing visible health challenges that raised concerns about his physical stamina.
The 82-year-old former president paused mid-speech to acknowledge Vietnam War veterans in attendance, urging them to stand for recognition. His remarks included emotional references to his son Beau’s death a decade ago, linking it to military sacrifice. Biden’s delivery appeared strained, with observers noting slurred words and difficulty maintaining focus during the 20-minute address.
Conservatives quickly questioned whether Biden’s health struggles distract from honoring America’s heroes. Many patriots argue Memorial Day should remain sacred ground, not a platform for political figures to seek sympathy or relevance. The spectacle of a frail ex-president struggling through speeches feeds concerns about leadership weakness in dangerous times.
Biden challenged attendees to support living veterans, specifically mentioning those in VA hospitals. While the sentiment sounds noble, critics point out his administration’s failure to fix broken Veterans Affairs systems during four years in office. Empty promises to veterans have become a tired Democrat tradition, with more photo ops than real solutions.
The former president referenced “22 a day” – the tragic statistic of veteran suicides – without acknowledging how open borders and fentanyl floods make that crisis worse. True patriots know securing our nation starts with protecting citizens, not prioritizing illegal immigrants over those who wore the uniform.
Biden’s speech included shoutouts to liberal-aligned veterans groups while ignoring organizations advocating secure elections and border security. This selective gratitude exposes the left’s pattern of using veterans as props while undermining the values they fought to defend.
As Biden left the stage, questions lingered about who really benefits from these performances. Hardworking Americans want leaders who strengthen military might and veteran care, not career politicians exploiting memorials for political rehabilitation. Memorial Day deserves respect, not become another Democratic fundraising opportunity.
The event underscored why conservatives fight to preserve America’s founding principles. While Democrats stage photo ops, real patriots honor heroes through actions – supporting strong borders, standing for the flag, and ensuring our military remains the world’s most formidable force.