Staff Reports
In an astonishing display of leadership—or perhaps a sign that Biden has been running on fumes for quite some time now—President Joe Biden managed to miss the group photo at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. This event took place just a couple of months before he officially exits the White House. Missing the photo op was no small faux pas; it appeared as if even Biden’s attendance was optional at this point, reinforcing the idea that he might as well start getting used to life post-presidency.
Footage from the event revealed a chaotic scene where reporters were frantically searching for Biden, while world leaders were left standing around, wondering where their American counterpart had gotten off to. One eagle-eyed reporter spotted him, shuffling around near a palm tree like he was lost at a tropical resort instead of mingling with other heads of state. The collective gasp of awe that followed the revelation of the photo being taken without him highlights just how disconnected Biden seems to be from both his duties and reality.
Here's Biden wandering around after missing the group photo at the G20 Summit in Brazil pic.twitter.com/nBYwIz7ttO
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It’s worth noting that the White House hastily attempted to smooth over this embarrassing moment by claiming it was merely a “timing issue.” The absence of Biden during such an event raises eyebrows, especially as it coincided with the presence of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. While the official statement denied any connection between Biden’s absence and Lavrov’s presence, it’s hard to shake off the feeling that things were more complicated than simple logistics.
The missed photo op wasn’t just a sign of fading influence; it also speaks volumes about the current state of Biden’s administration. With only two months left in office, one can’t help but wonder if anyone takes his presence seriously anymore. Meanwhile, potential successors are already squabbling over the Democratic ticket, suggesting that the party is more focused on its own survival than on backing the president. Democrats like Nancy Pelosi have openly voiced regret over Biden’s failure to step aside sooner, making it clear that even his allies are losing faith.
BREAKING: World leaders at G20 take the group photo without Biden, then walk off
"WHERE'S BIDEN??" – cameraman pic.twitter.com/lXsZBL1nZR
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The G20 Summit wasn’t the only embarrassing moment crafted for Biden during his latest international trip. Reports also emerged of his awkward silences during the APEC conference in Peru, where the press seemed to be more interested in his whereabouts than he was in engaging with them. It’s becoming increasingly obvious that the illusion of Biden’s fitness for leadership is collapsing, leaving behind more questions than answers.
As the clock ticks down to the inevitable end of Biden’s presidency, observers are left to ponder how this administration has chosen to navigate its final days. With chaotic photo ops and increasingly feeble interactions with the press, it appears that they are not even trying to maintain the charade anymore. What they will leave behind after two months is still up for debate, but one thing is certain: the world stage will not miss the drama of Biden’s final curtain call.
