Staff Reports
President Biden’s Halloween event at the White House this year was something straight out of a horror movie, unintentionally bringing new meaning to the phrase “biting the hand that feeds you.” While handing out candy on the south lawn, it appears the president mistook a child dressed as a piece of candy for a late-night snack, biting the poor little trick-or-treater right on the leg. The visual of the Commander in Chief sinking his teeth into an innocent child might just be the scariest thing to come out of a Halloween event since the last time he read a child’s book.
The scene unfolded as Biden, seemingly lost in a candy-induced reverie, leaned in for a “friendly nibble” that shocked onlookers and spread like wildfire across social media. Coincidentally, this curious encounter was perfectly synchronized with a remix of the “Jaws” theme playing in the background, leading many to question whether the event planners were trying to set the mood for little ghouls and goblins or if they were predicting the spectacle that would unfold.
#US President #JoeBiden playfully bit two babies visiting the #WhiteHouse for a trick-or-treat #Halloween event.
Watch video here 🔗 https://t.co/XE6oqnHnrI pic.twitter.com/TKD7S5G8Pe
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) October 31, 2024
This incident isn’t the first time Biden’s Halloween antics have been met with raised eyebrows. For those who have been keeping score, he has a long history of awkward moments around children, which some may politely call “creepy behavior.” Throughout his political career, he has given new meaning to the term “hands-on approach.” Sniffing, kissing, and even attempting to take a bite out of small children, especially the young girls in attendance, has repeatedly raised concerns about his social interactions. Apparently, the only consistent element of his holiday appearances is the unmistakable cringe factor.
In addition to his leg-chomping ways, Biden hasn’t had the smoothest of sailing with holiday events. At last year’s Halloween gathering, it seemed as though he was auditioning for a role in a ghost story, appearing dazed and confused while his wife, dressed as a Giant Panda, had to gently guide him through the photo ops. Add to that his tendency to defy COVID protocols—coughing into his hand before distributing candy like it was Halloween in the middle of a pandemic—and it becomes clear that spooky festivities might be better left to seasoned professionals.
Let’s not forget his infamous Easter Egg Hunt from earlier in the year. Biden made headlines for getting lost on the designated path, attempting to talk foreign policy with children who were more interested in their egg-finding mission. The trusty Easter Bunny had to step in and guide him back, proving yet again that sometimes a well-placed mascot is necessary to cart the Commander in Chief back to reality.
Clearly, the White House Halloween event was more of a frightful affair than a fun family occasion, leaving many free to speculate about what exactly happens in the Oval Office that could lead to such bizarre public displays. Some might say the nation is now looking forward to where the gaffe-prone president will take us next—hopefully somewhere that avoids both biting and confusion at all costs.
