Social media users mocked the visit of U.S. President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, to a restaurant following the debate with his predecessor and competitor Donald Trump. In a circulating video on the platform "X," the president is seen entering a restaurant where he joked with those present inside and performed a strange and incomprehensible motion. Some speculated that he was doing a "squat," while others suggested that he was trying to bow to greet the attendees in a manner that would demonstrate his physical fitness despite the advanced age that is considered a significant barrier in discussions about his eligibility.
Amid laughter and smiles that erupted as he entered behind his wife, Jill Biden, at the Waffle House in Atlanta, Georgia, observers harshly criticized this behavior and called for the president to resign immediately. Biden shared a video on his account on the platform "X," commenting that he looks forward to his next visit to the restaurant. Some patrons took selfies with the U.S. president, and one girl told him, "You have our support."
American media outlets agree that Biden's performance in the first debate with Trump, which took place last Friday evening, was weak. The current U.S. president stumbled, paused, and his thoughts were not articulated clearly. At the end of the debate, a television camera captured the moment his wife, Jill Biden, helped him down the stairs.
Expert analyses vary regarding Biden's political future. Some believe the president will continue his campaign, and it is too early to talk about the "obituary" of his presence in the race, while others interpret the Democratic anger over the disappointing debate as a spark that might sideline Biden and introduce new names capable of competently competing against a fierce opponent like Donald Trump.