Let’s talk about President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Italy for the G7 summit, which has sparked quite a bit of chatter. Here’s a rundown of the events that unfolded, shedding light on some rather awkward moments.
When Biden landed in Italy, he seemed a bit disoriented as he made his way down the plane’s steps. A man quickly intervened, redirecting him in the right direction. Despite this initial confusion, Biden continued on to the G7 summit in southern Puglia, arriving last among the world leaders.
Biden shuffles his way over to the Italian PM — as he brings the tour of his destructive foreign policy overseas yet again pic.twitter.com/ok9VDuc1QD
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 13, 2024
Upon arrival, Biden met with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. In true European fashion, he greeted her with a hug and kisses on both cheeks. They exchanged pleasantries before Meloni directed Biden to sign something on the side. As he was leaving the stage, Biden awkwardly saluted Meloni—a gesture that puzzled many, as saluting another world leader is quite unconventional.
Did Giorgia Meloni join the US Military and no one told us?
Why did Biden just salute her? 😂 pic.twitter.com/BoW7Q1KTzh
— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) June 13, 2024
This isn’t the first time Biden’s salutes have raised eyebrows. Recently, he saluted his son Hunter after Hunter blew him a kiss at the airport in Delaware following Hunter’s conviction. This odd behavior suggests that Biden may be struggling with understanding the appropriateness of certain actions, further fueling concerns about his cognitive state.
Interestingly, Biden’s warm greeting to Meloni is ironic, given his previous criticism of her as a threat to democracy back in 2022. This inconsistency is sure to spark comments from critics and add to the growing list of grievances against Biden from both sides of the political spectrum.
At the G7 family photo session, Biden’s demeanor stood out again. While most leaders were either smiling or looking serious, Biden appeared to be grimacing, which didn’t go unnoticed. Following the photo, he seemed confused about where to go next, with other leaders having to guide him in the right direction.
Biden is in Italy for the G7 Summit. Other world leaders have to babysit him. They all surround him and guide him off the stage. He shuffles, looks confused, points, looks awkward trying to chat normally with his peers. pic.twitter.com/nlAJmMbnOz
— Linda S (@LinSapCT) June 13, 2024
These moments paint a picture of a leader struggling with public appearances and protocol. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Biden’s team needs to address these issues to avoid further embarrassment and potential peril.
Whether or not his team will take action remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: these awkward moments aren’t helping his public image.