Republicans mocked President Biden on Monday after he remained just about immobile for almost a minute throughout a vigorous Juneteenth musical efficiency on the White Home.
The 81-year-old president’s gaze was fastened on the stage as gospel singer Kirk Franklin carried out his tune “Love Idea” in entrance of the commander in chief, Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff and different dignitaries on the South Garden – all of whom danced alongside as Biden stood nonetheless.
“Lights are on however nobody’s residence,” the Trump marketing campaign’s struggle room account posted on X, in response to Biden’s conduct on the Juneteenth celebration.
Trump marketing campaign adviser Steven Cheung joked that it appeared as if the president was beneath the affect of marijuana on the occasion.
“BIDEN: These edibles ain’t s—-. *quarter-hour later*,” Cheung tweeted, together with a video clip of the president standing inflexible among the many revelers.
“Who stated Biden’s obtained no rhythm?” Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) quipped on social media.
In a separate submit, the senator fumed that “Whereas America was being invaded, Biden did … no matter he’s doing on this video.”
Biden was flanked by Harris and Philonise Floyd, the brother of the late George Floyd, in the course of the occasion forward of subsequent week’s nationwide vacation commemorating the top of slavery.
At one level, Philonise Floyd wrapped his arm round Biden and was in a position to rouse him. The 2 males exchanged a fist bump shortly after.
“The White Home garden has by no means seen something like this earlier than,” Biden stated in his remarks close to the top of this system, noting that he was “proud” to have signed laws designating Juneteenth as a federal vacation in 2021.
The Biden marketing campaign didn’t reply to The Publish’s request for remark.
