President Biden's departure from Helsinki on Thursday was marred by a peculiar incident in which he appeared to nibble at the shoulder of a startled little girl.
A video of the encounter, which took place as the President greeted embassy staff members and their families before boarding Air Force One, shows Biden leaning into the young girl and lightly placing his mouth on her shoulder.
The little girl, visibly frightened during the encounter, turned her head when Biden, who will turn 81 in November, attempted to give her a peck on the head. Footage of the incident quickly spread on social media, drawing criticism from several users who found the President's behavior concerning.
Conservative operative Caleb Hull described the incident as Biden's "creepiest moment yet with a child" and expressed disbelief that the President would engage in such behavior. Republican operative Greg Price jokingly remarked that Biden was now confusing babies with ice cream cones. Donald Trump Jr. took to Twitter to suggest that Biden should be in a nursing home rather than leading the free world. Political comedian Tim Young labeled Biden's actions as "disgusting pedo behavior" and advised parents to keep their children away from him.
The incident occurred as Biden concluded his five-day trip to Europe, during which he participated in a Lithuanian summit to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and highlight Finland's NATO membership. However, the President's trip was marred by multiple speaking gaffes.
At the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "Vladmir," seemingly confusing him with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden later corrected himself but continued to stumble over his words, referring to Ukraine as Russia.
These gaffes are the latest in a series of verbal missteps by Biden, including his recent statement that Putin was "clearly losing the war in Iraq." Critics argue that these mistakes raise concerns about the President's mental acuity and ability to effectively lead the country.
As Biden's presidency progresses, it is crucial for him to address these concerns and demonstrate his competence on the world stage. The American people deserve a leader who can effectively communicate and represent their interests.
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