Joe Biden is leaning into his final days in office with a level of unbothered oddness that’s nothing short of astonishing. After a string of public embarrassments—including dozing off during a diplomatic meeting in Africa—the president made another puzzling spectacle at Thursday’s National Christmas Tree Lighting.
Biden, bundled up against the cold and wind, decided to put on a show that left spectators and the press equally perplexed. Instead of simply enjoying the ceremony, the president removed his beanie, bent down toward the gathered reporters, and sarcastically asked, “You’re still here?” The scene was as bizarre as it sounds, with Biden’s hair plugs flapping in the wind, creating what can only be described as a perfectly surreal photo op.
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The images making the rounds on social media capture a man who seems utterly indifferent to optics or decorum. While his odd antics have always raised eyebrows, there’s an undeniable sense that Biden has thrown caution—and maybe sanity—to the wind. Some might argue it’s refreshing to see a president so unrestrained. Others, however, are deeply unsettled, especially considering this man still has access to the nuclear codes.
This latest escapade comes on the heels of Biden’s highly criticized pardon of his son Hunter, which many view as a final nail in the coffin of his political legacy. Between that, his apparent inability to stay awake during high-stakes moments, and his increasingly peculiar public appearances, it’s no wonder Biden’s approval ratings are in freefall.
For a president who’s been a lightning rod for criticism since day one, these closing chapters are perhaps the weirdest yet. As Americans brace for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Biden seems content to coast out of office with a mix of chaos and comedy that no one quite knows how to handle.
