Staff Reports
After taking not one, but two luxurious vacations, President Joe Biden finally decided to grace the devastated island of Maui with his presence. Ah, but not without a little drama, folks! Local reporters were quick to capture the ire of the Hawaiian protesters who greeted Biden and his First Lady, Jill, with signs that read “You’re late” and “No comment.” Talk about a warm welcome!
Here's How Residents in Maui Greeted President Biden https://t.co/h7M1JYsod9
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 22, 2023
Now, let’s not forget that this wasn’t just any airport. It was a small airport, meaning there was only one way in and one way out. Those protesters knew exactly where to position themselves for maximum impact when the presidential convoy made its grand exit towards Lahaina. And boy, did the anger explode! People were shouting profanities and giving Biden a not-so-friendly gesture involving a certain finger.
Maui residents greeted Biden yesterday with signs saying "you're late" and "no comment" — "a reference to his initial answer to a question on the deaths of the people on that island." pic.twitter.com/nI6u1KkHdH
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 22, 2023
LANGUAGE WARNING ⚠️
WOW!!! Listen to how Maui residents respond to Biden as his motorcade passes by ?
“Here he comes after 13 days.”
Do you think Maui residents are happy to see Biden?? ??? pic.twitter.com/1m4B2mrqGW
— TONY™ (@TONYxTWO) August 22, 2023
Will try to get a few short interviews from locals about this as quickly as possible.
My God. That comment about "almost losing the '67 Corvette" had one man about to throw his chair.
— Tony Kinnett (@TheTonus) August 22, 2023
But the real cherry on top was when Biden decided to open his mouth and compare the suffering of the people of Maui to his own minor mishap with a house fire. Seriously? This man really knows how to connect with the common folk, doesn’t he? Nothing says empathy like self-centered anecdotes about nearly losing your cat and Corvette. Classic Biden.
And there’s more to the story, folks. Despite the fire raging for over two weeks, hundreds of people, including innocent children, are still missing. Can you believe it? The lack of preparedness and response from local and federal authorities has left the community furious. And who can blame them? When disaster strikes, we expect our leaders to step up and take charge, not jet off on lavish vacations and offer empty condolences.
It’s clear that Biden’s visit to Maui was less about addressing the real issues and more about trying to save face. But sorry, Mr. President, a quick photo-op and a few hollow words won’t suffice. The people of Maui deserve strong leadership, not someone who can’t even relate to their grief without making it all about themselves. It’s time for Biden to step up or step aside, because the people won’t stand for this incompetence any longer.
