A video from a star-studded Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles showing President Joe Biden being taken by the arm and led offstage by former president Barack Obama went viral on Sunday, mainly among conservatives and MAGA users on X.
The fundraiser in Los Angeles drummed up over $30 million for the Biden-Harris campaign and brought in stars such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Barbara Streisand and others. Obama and Biden closed the event in a sit down with late night host Jimmy Kimmel, during which Biden trashed the United States Supreme Court over decisions that Democrats have not agreed with.
It was at the end of that sit-down that the clip shared by senior staff writer at The Hollywood Reporter Chris Gardner took place. Gardner wrote that, “President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden offer final waves to Peacock Theater crowd as Obama then grabs Biden’s hand to lead him offstage following 40-minute conversation with Jimmy Kimmel.”
That’s a wrap on record-setting Democratic fundraiser for Joe Biden’s reelection campaign (netting $28M). Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden offer final waves to Peacock Theater crowd as Obama then grabs Biden’s hand to lead him offstage following 40-minute… pic.twitter.com/xbE2jf3jdz
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) June 16, 2024
The clip went viral quickly. Among the prominently shared responses was one from Piers Morgan, who called it “embarrassing” and wondered aloud how Democrats can continue to “let this go on.”
So embarrassing.
The Democrats can’t let this go on, surely? pic.twitter.com/ptCtWBbFfh— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 16, 2024
The RNC and the Make America Great Again PAC were quick to jump in as well.
Biden freezes before Obama grabs his arm and leads him off stage. Yikes! 😳 pic.twitter.com/nCgAGitoQ6
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 16, 2024
Do you think this is normal? “Obama then grabs Biden’s hand to lead him offstage” https://t.co/R5TU6tzQEv
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) June 16, 2024
The RNC similarly shared multiple clips recently on President Biden seemingly being redirected by other world leaders at a skydiving demonstration during the G7 summit.
Others on the right shared the most recently clip of Biden seeming to be lost with their own commentary.
Joe Biden appears to freeze at his LA fundraiser. Has to be led off stage by Obama. pic.twitter.com/iUKALvdqPD
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 16, 2024
This must be what happens when the Hall of the Presidents has a power failure. pic.twitter.com/mNBTR1knMN
— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) June 16, 2024
Obama has to hold his hand and take him off stage. https://t.co/aCzSQ5aMX5
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) June 16, 2024
“Come on this way, Joe. We have some paperwork for you to sign. Then you can go to bed!!”
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) June 16, 2024
Watch Biden have a brain freeze and his handler – Obama – has to grab his arm and lead him off the stage: pic.twitter.com/1kGNMNqV4n
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 16, 2024
Watch the clip above via Rumble and Chris Gardner on X.
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