Biden Honors NWSL Champs

President Joe Biden is facing backlash again, this time for an awkward and downright strange comment during a White House event on Monday.

The occasion was supposed to be a celebration of Gotham Football Club’s historic 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship, but leave it to Biden to turn a simple recognition into an eyebrow-raising moment. Instead of sticking to the usual congratulatory script, Biden veered off into uncomfortable territory when he invited young girls in the audience to join him on stage.

Now, it’s no secret that Biden’s known for making cringeworthy remarks, but this one was particularly baffling. After joking that his staff controls what he can and can’t do as president, Biden added, “But I’m going to do it anyway,” before calling on the young girls in the crowd to come up and stand behind him for the remainder of the event.

“All the young women, young kids out there, that are out there, come on up and do this one. Stand behind me while I do this. Come on,” he said, sparking immediate concern online.

Cue the flood of criticism. Social media lit up with people accusing Biden of making yet another inappropriate comment about children, a recurring issue that’s haunted his public appearances for years. From his bizarre habit of sniffing kids’ hair to these out-of-touch remarks, Biden’s odd interactions with children continue to be a sore spot for many. This time, his invitation for young girls to stand close to him during the event struck a particularly awkward chord, given his previous controversies surrounding his behavior around children.

Critics wasted no time in pointing out the tone-deaf nature of the comment. For many, this incident is just the latest in a long list of Biden’s verbal missteps and public gaffes, reinforcing concerns about his fitness for office. Conservative commentators jumped on the opportunity to connect this moment to a larger pattern, arguing that Biden’s ongoing struggles with basic public interactions are reflective of deeper issues with his leadership. And let’s be honest, these aren’t exactly isolated incidents.

The sad irony is that this event was supposed to be about Gotham FC’s incredible accomplishment—winning the NWSL championship and earning their first visit to the White House. But thanks to Biden’s bizarre comment, what should have been a proud moment for the team was overshadowed by another uncomfortable headline about the president. Instead of focusing on the team’s success, the conversation now centers on Biden’s latest gaffe.

At this point, you have to wonder how many more of these moments the White House can brush off as “Joe being Joe.” Each misstep adds fuel to the fire for critics who question whether he’s up to the job, and Monday’s event was yet another reminder of why those concerns aren’t going away anytime soon.