President Biden appeared to relaxation his eyes throughout a summit with African leaders in Lobito, Angola, in a second that was caught on video.
Seated in the course of a desk with varied officers from African nations, the 82-year-old president might be seen closing his eyes and resting his head whereas Tazania’s Vice President Philip Mpango spoke.
Biden’s eyes remained closed for greater than a minute. In any other case, he was alert and gave remarks earlier than and after the temporary interval.
The White Home didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
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Biden seems to relaxation his eyes throughout a summit with African leaders in Lobito, Angola, on Dec. 4, 2024. (Reuters)
A number of observers on social media stated it regarded just like the president fell asleep.
“Joe Biden fell asleep throughout a gathering with African leaders right this moment,” Outkick founder Clay Travis posted on X. “He’s sharp as a tack although! Truthfully, this feels intentional. Who places an 82 yr outdated on a aircraft for a THREE DAY journey to Africa?! Three days! So dumb.”
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Biden attends a gathering at a Carrinho facility close to Lobito, Angola, on Dec. 4, 2024. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
Jake Schneider, who was the speedy response director for President-elect Trump’s marketing campaign, quipped, “Biden actually falls asleep throughout his personal assembly in Africa. Who’s operating the nation?”
And Denver-based radio host Ross Kaminsky, amongst others, referred to as the episode “embarrassing” for the USA.
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Biden shakes fingers with Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema, as Tanzania’s Vice President Philip Isdor Mpango stands subsequent to them at a Carrinho facility close to Lobito, Angola, on Dec. 4, 2024. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
“It is unbelievable that our enemies have not challenged us extra whereas we’re principally with no president,” Kamisnky shared on X.
Earlier on Tuesday, Biden introduced $1 billion in humanitarian support to assist Africans displaced by historic droughts and meals insecurity.
“The USA continues to be the world’s largest supplier of humanitarian support and improvement help. That is going to extend, you realize, that is the best factor for the wealthiest nation on the earth to do,” Biden stated whereas talking in Angola. “In the present day I am saying over $1 billion in new humanitarian assist for Africans displaced from houses by historic droughts and meals insecurity. We all know African leaders and residents are looking for extra than simply support. You search funding.
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Biden’s go to to Angola this week marks the primary time the president has stepped foot on African soil throughout his presidency, and it comes as folks in North Carolina proceed to face challenges after Hurricane Helene induced destruction and devastation in late September.
Final month, the White Home requested $98 billion in further catastrophe reduction funding to assist efforts in Helene-ravished areas.
Fox Information Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
