During a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday night, President Joe Biden appeared to freeze while standing on stage, leading former President Barack Obama to take his arm and guide him off the stage. The event brought together a plethora of celebrities such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel, Jack Black, and Jason Bateman, among others, with reports indicating that the Biden campaign had raised over $28 million prior to the fundraiser.
The incident was captured on video and shared on social media by the Republican National Committee’s account, which tweeted: “Biden freezes before Obama grabs his arm and leads him off stage. Yikes!” The video shows President Biden and former President Obama standing on stage as curtains are drawn back to reveal musicians playing behind them. As the curtains open, Biden faces the side of the stage, clapping his hands before turning to face the audience.
Obama can be seen giving a few small waves to the crowd, then taking Biden’s arm and leading him off the stage as they walk away together. Throughout this interaction, Obama keeps his hand on Biden’s back to guide him. A post by Pradheep J. Shanker, a radiologist and contributor with National Review, highlights how noticeable it is that Obama had to signal it was time for them to move and then guide Biden off the stage.
The incident has sparked discussions about President Biden’s mental state, with some expressing concern over his ability to lead effectively. A Rasmussen Reports poll taken from May 28-30 found that 57 percent of voters believe Joe Biden is getting less and less mentally sharp, while 60 percent of the corporate media are trying to cover up his mental decline. Additionally, a Harvard-Harris poll conducted in March revealed that out of 2,111 registered voters, 57 percent had doubts about Biden’s mental fitness after being asked if they felt the president was mentally fit to serve another term. Forty-three percent expressed that Biden “is mentally fit.
Despite these concerns, it is essential to acknowledge that the event in question could have been an isolated incident and may not necessarily reflect President Biden’s overall ability to perform his duties as the leader of the United States. However, such incidents can raise questions about his mental state and create doubts among the public regarding his capacity for effective leadership.