A viral video clip highlighting President Joe Biden’s “awkward” exchange with a podcast host sparked blistering reactions about his mental health and pandering to minorities.
In a short few seconds, the president was seen in the video clip staring blankly as businessman and talk show host Jason Lee did all the talking while shaking his hand.
The founder of Hollywood Unlocked and host of “The Jason Lee Show,” which draws millions of views per episode on YouTube, could be heard telling Biden about his “black-owned media company” as the president stared with a partial smile frozen on his face.
Lee, who ran for Stockton City Council District 6, told Biden he’s “been trying to catch up with you” and added, “I got your back.”
DEVELOPING: Joe Biden has an ‘awkward’ meeting with Jason Lee. Many social media users have been pointing out that the Biden administration has been around more Blacks in the last 4 months than they have in the last 4 years. pic.twitter.com/AxEztGHoUM
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) May 1, 2024
But as the former reality television star continued in his one-sided conversation, the 81-year-old president seemed to have checked out, leaving viewers to wonder if he even understood who he was speaking with, let alone what Lee was talking about.
Biden continued his absent-minded smile before turning to his Secret Service detail, leaving Lee talking.
The under-30-second video has drawn millions of views and comments have flooded X as social media users weighed in on the “awkward” meeting.
“Biden’s reaction is truly alarming here,” actor James Woods posted.
Joe Biden rolls his eyes as Jason Lee is promoting his “Black-owned” company. Biden is clearly clueless to the fact that Jason Lee is one of the few Black influencers promoting his re-election. But they’ll have Kamala on his show just before the election.
pic.twitter.com/zRqf7edWmC— Moe Dimanche (@moefororlando) May 1, 2024
The lights are on.
No one is home.
— ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) May 1, 2024
“I got your back.”
Then Biden turns his back on the guy.
that right there is the meme on how Joe Biden sees the black community.
— MidLifeVirus (@MidLifeVirus) May 1, 2024
He knows he’s losing the Black vote… He will pander to the community til Election Day.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) May 1, 2024
Looks like Joe has no idea WTF is going on.
So, basically like Joe always looks.
— Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) May 1, 2024
He looks confused and scared Come on man, you can’t believe this guy cares about black folk.
— SweetieGoat (@sweetiegoat1776) May 1, 2024
Pretty sure Biden was not processing a word being said to him.
— ⭐️Miz BJ⭐️ (@nickname_bj) May 1, 2024
He zoned out hard. He’s not in charge. He can’t be. He’s not mentally present.
— Nycisme (@NYCisme) May 1, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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