During a common White House celebration on Sunday evening, US President Joe Biden criticized both President-elect Donald Trump and the media.
The ceremony was marked by Biden signing the Social Security Fairness Act, but a question-and-answer conference with reporters immediately turned controversial.
When asked if he still believed Trump posed a threat to politics, Biden replied,” I think what he did was a real threat to democracy”. The answer referred to Trump’s activities during his administration, which Biden has frequently criticised.
When Biden made claims that Trump plans to close heritage citizenship, the discussion changed. But, it was Biden’s comments targeting the writers that grabbed interest. ” I may be the oldest leader, but I am aware of more world leaders than any other person you have ever met in your entire, goddamn living”! he said.
This is not Biden’s primary time engaging with journalists. He made fun of an Israeli journalist who had inquired about Hamas and Israel brokering a prisoner bargain before his term was up. Do you believe a cameras behind you can prevent hitting you in the head? he responded.
When asked about inflation, Biden made headlines by referring to Fox News ‘ Peter Doocy as a” stupid son of a b—-.” Later, Doocy revealed that Biden had called him to” clear the air,” stating that the remarks were” no personal.”
Throughout his administration, Biden has maintained a testy relationship with the internet, generally delivering harsh or satirical remarks during media contacts.
Social media rapidly reacted to Biden’s comments, with people mocking the Democrat head and highlighting his pride. Netizens took to X to reveal their emotions.