US President Joe Biden sparked significant online reactions after a video surfaced allegedly showing him about to kiss a woman he mistook for his wife, Jill Biden. The undated clip has fuelled ongoing debate about Biden’s suitability for re-election as he faces increasing pressure to drop out of the race.
The video, apparently taken in the East Room of the White House, depicts Biden speaking with a blonde-haired woman in dark blue. First Lady Jill Biden, dressed in lighter blue, quickly intervenes, briefly interacting with her husband. Biden appears momentarily surprised before leaving the stage with the other woman. One user on X claimed, “Joe Biden was spotted about to kiss another woman he appeared to have thought was his wife until Jill Biden stopped him.” In contrast, another user argued, “No sign he was going to kiss her. He was simply talking.”
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A preliminary search indicates that the video is several months old, possibly from a White House event celebrating Women’s History Month, where Biden signed an executive order on women’s health. This context aligns with reports from March 18.
The US President is currently under unprecedented pressure to drop out of the presidential race as prominent Democratic figures call for his withdrawal. Those calls have intensified after Biden tested positive for Covid-19 and went into quarantine this week. Despite these challenges, Biden remains committed to his re-election campaign. Close aides emphasized his determination to secure the nomination, citing his track record of overcoming obstacles and surprising critics.
US President Biden faced even more criticism when he mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” during a NATO summit earlier this month. “And now I would like to turn the floor over to the President of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination, ladies and gentlemen, President Putin,” Biden said, before quickly correcting himself.
These incidents have led internet users to question Biden’s mental capabilities, underscoring growing concerns about his ability to lead effectively.
