President Joe Biden’s recent exit from the presidential race has everyone wondering if they’ve accidentally bought a carton of milk with his face on it because, apparently, he’s become as permanent a fixture in American life as those bland advertisements. While recovering from COVID-19 in Delaware, Biden dropped a bombshell on the American electorate via a couple of social media posts, which is how one might expect a teenager to announce the end of a relationship, not a sitting president bowing out of a campaign. Apparently, nothing says “I’m serious” quite like a letter without official letterhead and an electronically added signature.
In a move that would make even a Hollywood screenwriter cringe, Biden ended his presidential hopes with all the gravitas of sending a quick text, leaving both party members and the general public scratching their heads. The timing of his announcement couldn’t be more suspicious, considering it came barely half an hour after he popped out an endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to take the reins. It reads like the plot twist of a thriller novel where everyone’s left to guess who the real puppeteer is—if only fiction were this entertaining.
Joe, I know you’re still on the rec…the call.”
Did Kamala spill the beans? Was it a recording?
That’s what she started to say. pic.twitter.com/ygzNgnI1Dn
— Faith (@Sarah77929529) July 23, 2024
The rumors circulated quickly, especially since Biden decided to step away from public appearances during what could generously be described as the tail end of his recovery. Strangely enough, despite being declared clear of isolation by his doctor, he opted to bail on public life, inspiring memes that liken him to that one friend who mysteriously disappears every time a group photo is taken. This absence during such a pivotal moment only encouraged speculation, as Biden made a token phone call to Harris’ campaign headquarters that lacked any legit proof that he was even there. Picture it: Biden phoning in like a cast member who didn’t show up for filming.
During this illustrious call, he managed to say very little of substance aside from vague reassurances that no one actually believed. He even hinted that Harris was emotionally invested in his doomed campaign, which only adds awkwardness to an already cringeworthy scenario. The phone call was devoid of visuals, which in 2024 is a bit like ordering pizza without the crust—just plain bizarre. Before anyone could speculate too deeply, Kamala Harris seemed to slip up, almost revealing that this was a “recording,” suggesting the administration is pulling stunts worthy of a poorly produced reality TV show.
Social media users, most of whom clearly have a better grasp on the nuances of this administration than White House staff, caught Harris’ possible slip-up and turned it into a frenzy. Watching Kamala backpedal her words was akin to watching a cat try to avoid a bath: all frantic movements and awkward dodging. Even those in the UK couldn’t help but comment on the obvious awkwardness. Body language experts and conspiracy theorists alike are having a field day, insinuating that the whole event seemed less spontaneous and more like a rehearsed performance, straight out of Biden’s “The Usual Suspects” playbook.
The current state of the Biden administration has led to a crucial question: where is the president? For a nation full of loud and clear voices, there’s a discomforting silence surrounding the man leading the Oval Office. If running a campaign is this weird now, it begs the question of what lies ahead for Biden’s possibly staged last act. For anyone still drinking the Democrat Kool-Aid, now might be a good time to reconsider just what exactly they’re getting themselves into. The optics are off, the reactions are questionable, and reality seems far stranger than fiction.