Joe Biden found himself suddenly escorted away from an event in France by Jill Biden after appearing visibly confused. The incident unfolded at a significant ceremonial gathering on Omaha Beach, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day—a day meant to honor the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy.
The event was attended by numerous world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who was left visibly stunned as Biden made his unexpected exit. Veterans, dressed in their uniforms, were poised to shake hands with Biden and Macron when the confusion set in. Video footage shows Biden keeling over slightly, prompting immediate action from Jill Biden. With a mix of confusion and urgency, she guided the 81-year-old president away from the ceremony, leaving Macron scrambling to maintain composure amid the upheaval.
No yeah Biden is TOTALLY fit to serve for another 4 years
Our enemies laugh at us pic.twitter.com/1O7oj9F7ID
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) June 6, 2024
Yikes! At an Omaha Beach event honoring the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Dr. Jill Biden quickly escorts Joe Biden away leaving a seemingly perplexed French President Emmanuel Macron to honor WW2 veterans alone. pic.twitter.com/5fgthFysBA
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 6, 2024
Macron and his wife Brigitte stood by, clearly taken aback by what had just happened. The French leader then pointed towards Biden, conferred briefly with an aide, and jogged back to continue the event without his American counterpart.
Before being led away, Biden managed to engage with some of the veterans present. He shook hands and even led the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to one veteran in a wheelchair who stood to hug the president and take a photo. However, the abruptness of his departure overshadowed these tender interactions, drawing immediate attention and concern.
This occurred just a day after a Wall Street Journal exposé raised alarms about Biden’s mental acuity during crucial negotiations. According to the report, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers voiced concerns about the president’s cognitive state. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy candidly remarked that Biden is “not the same” as before. Even Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks expressed worries only to receive a call from the White House urging him to reconsider his comments.
Biden’s speech at the event aimed to counter rising isolationist sentiments globally, sparked by movements in countries like Argentina and India. “Isolation was not the answer 80 years ago, and it is not the answer today,” Biden emphasized, subtly jabbing at his political rival, former President Donald Trump. He lauded the D-Day heroes for their audacity and commitment to liberty.
This episode has inevitably fueled further debates about Biden’s fitness for office as he approaches another election. Observers and critics alike will be watching closely to see how the administration addresses these growing concerns. Until then, this latest occurrence adds another layer of complexity and intrigue to an already tumultuous political landscape.
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