The Bidens are still licking their wounds after being kicked out of the race. But now they’re turning on each other.
Because Joe Biden admitted a shocking truth about his wife in a brief moment of clarity.
President Biden, once again showcasing his ability to fall into awkward situations, praised Bill and Hillary Clinton Monday evening after being “trapped” by his wife, Jill Biden, into giving an unscheduled speech in New York City.
It’s hard to miss the irony — Biden, at 81, caught in yet another uncomfortable moment, this time offering over-the-top flattery to the Clintons, whose legacy is hardly something to admire.
He even went so far as to tell Hillary, “I love you,” for defending him in public — words that sound more desperate than heartfelt.
Biden wasn’t even supposed to speak at the Clinton Global Initiative’s summit, but somehow, there he was, dragged to the stage to accept a Global Citizen award — yet another empty accolade for a president whose leadership has been anything but inspiring.
“This is what you call being trapped,” Biden joked, but maybe the joke’s on him, considering how the Clintons have bailed him out during his most embarrassing moments.
“I maybe shouldn’t do this publicly,” Biden said, thanking Hillary for defending him — perhaps he’s right.
After all, Hillary’s “help” comes from the same politician who’s had her own credibility issues, not to mention her defeat in 2016.
Nevertheless, Biden gushed, “I love you,” while Bill Clinton, ever the political opportunist, stood by, giving Hillary’s shoulder a squeeze. Jill Biden, looking on, clapped lightly — an appropriate reaction, given the awkward spectacle unfolding on stage.
Biden even hailed Bill Clinton’s “decency” and “incredible intellect” — a laughable endorsement from a president who’s facing scrutiny over his own mental fitness.
And let’s not forget how the Clintons threw their support behind Biden after his disastrous June 27 debate with Donald Trump.
Hillary quickly posted on X, “I’ll be voting Biden,” trying to prop up his failing campaign at the time. But the Clintons weren’t just defending Biden — they were part of the establishment power play as others in their party, including Obama and Pelosi, urged Biden to step aside due to concerns about his declining faculties.
Despite the whispers of a rebellion within his own party, Biden clung to power. Bill and Hillary Clinton were some of the last holdouts, encouraging donors to keep backing Biden just a day before he was forced to give up the Democratic nomination, according to CNN.
As Biden made his way to New York for this week’s United Nations General Assembly, it was Bill Clinton who introduced him on stage, referring to his wife and Jill Biden as “the two doctors.”
Funny, considering Hillary’s law degree and Jill’s doctorate in education are frequently used to elevate their status beyond what their credentials truly suggest.
Jill Biden, increasingly playing the role of her husband’s public surrogate as his presidency winds down, had a busy Monday schedule.
Among her events was a speech at the Clintons’ summit — hardly surprising given her growing involvement in causes like LGBTQ rights, ensuring that progressive talking points remain at the forefront of this administration’s agenda.
Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.
