One would think being a president means one can do anything, right? Joe Biden clarifies that’s not the case. On Monday, September 23, POTUS honored the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League champions in the East Room at the White House. He shook hands with elementary school girls and admitted his staff tends to prevent him from inviting young girls on stage.
As the 81-year-old alongside star player, Ali Krieger, said, “You know, I thought when I got to be president, I’d get to do things that I want to do. But my staff tells me what I can’t do. But I’m going to do it anyway. All the young women, young kids out there…come on up and do this one. Stand behind me, would you? Just come on,” as per New York Post. After a pause, he added, “And the guys.”
During the Obama administration, when Biden was Vice President, multiple women called out Biden for his unwanted touching that made them feel uncomfortable. In 2019, a total of seven women came forward, sharing their experiences of having faced the same.
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I believe Amy Lappos because almost the exact same thing happened to me literally in the West Wing. Joe Biden’s heart may be in the right place, but his conduct is inappropriate at best. We deserve better. If you’re not willing to ask that of him, then you’re part of the problem. https://t.co/cRbLvSET0W
— Vail Kohnert-Yount (she/her) (@vailkoyo) April 1, 2019
Although she said that the interaction made her uncomfortable, she also acknowledged that Biden had good intentions. She said, “I do not consider my experience to have been sexual assault or harassment [but] it was the kind of inappropriate behavior that makes many women feel uncomfortable and unequal in the workplace.”
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“The boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset, and I get it. I’ll be much more mindful. That’s my responsibility.” In light of the same, he was labeled ‘Creepy Joe’ by his Republican rival, Donald Trump.
Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it. pic.twitter.com/Ya2mf5ODts
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 3, 2019
Since stepping out of the race and passing the torch to his running mate, Kamala Harris, Biden’s public appearances and media spotlight have slightly diminished. With almost a month to the November elections, POTUS is wrapping up his presidential duties before he finally retires from his political career, so to speak. Although he claimed that he’d end his term strong, Biden has been criticized lately for vacationing with his wife and First Lady Jill Biden.
* Original Article:
https://www.inquisitr.com/biden-complains-his-staff-doesnt-let-him-call-young-girls-on-stage-asserts-hed-do-it-anyway
