On Monday morning, President Joe Biden addressed attendees at a Memorial Day Ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery, where he delivered remarks honoring the sacrifices of fallen servicemen and women. Earlier that same morning, Vice President Kamala Harris joined President Biden in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Prior to President Biden’s address, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin shared their remarks with the audience. However, observers noted that during certain moments of the ceremony, President Biden appeared disengaged and disinterested. His demeanor suggested a lack of enthusiasm, leading some to speculate that he would have preferred to be elsewhere.
In one notable instance, President Biden was seen wiping his nose and momentarily lowering his head while General Brown addressed Gold Star families, a gesture that was interpreted by some as a sign of distraction or boredom. This behavior sparked commentary and raised questions about President Biden’s level of engagement during the event.
President Biden participates in a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at @ArlingtonNatl on #MemorialDay. pic.twitter.com/3vTS2HWADg
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