Staff Reports
Joe Biden’s farewell tour of South America has been nothing short of a comedy of errors, making one wonder if he’s on a quest for the world’s worst photo-op instead of tackling pressing international issues. His recent jaunt through Latin America is being marked not by triumphs, but by a series of cringe-worthy moments that could give even the most seasoned comedians a run for their money.
During his trip, Biden managed to squeeze in an appearance at both the G20 and APEC summits, including a rather extended chat with none other than Xi Jinping, the very embodiment of tyranny. One can only imagine what sort of “insights” the Chinese dictator imparted to the American president about not discussing democracy and human rights. After all, why engage with the world on such trivial matters when you can just be scolded by a communist leader instead?
The lowlights of Biden’s trip became a spectacle in themselves, particularly when it came time for the official “family photo” at the APEC summit. Typically, the President of the United States stands proudly front and center in these snapshots—especially one as significant as this. But not this time. This time, he was relegated to the back of the group, while Xi Jinping took a prime spot right in the center. Nothing screams “world leader” quite like being obscured behind the palm trees in one’s own photo!
At the G20 summit in Brazil, photographers didn’t even bother to wait for the President. As world leaders posed for a picture to kick off a new initiative aimed at combating hunger and poverty, Biden missed the shot yet again—clearly more focused on other “logistical issues.” But not to worry, as fellow latecomers Trudeau and Meloni were also left out of the frame, turning it into a sort of “who gets the last laugh” moment where once again, Biden finds himself on the sidelines.
Sidelined, Ignored, Forgotten: Joe Biden Irrelevant at His Last Major Global Summits https://t.co/Dzi50sJkPT via @BreitbartNews
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As if the photo disasters weren’t enough, Biden also made headlines for his peculiar wanderings in the Amazon Rainforest. After announcing a staggering $11 billion in American taxpayer funds funneled into “international climate financing,” the president decided to take an unaccompanied stroll into the Rainforest— because nothing says “climate diplomacy” like a solitary walk in one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. This too provided plenty of material for late-night talk show hosts who couldn’t resist poking fun at the oddity of it all.
The world watches as Biden stumbles through these international incidents, and as speculation mounts on how the left will react to the incoming Trump administration, it’s clear that Latin America hasn’t provided the grand farewell he might have hoped for. Instead, it looks more like a saga of missed opportunities, awkward encounters, and a president completely at the mercy of communist critiques—with a side of palm trees and awkward group photos.
