President Biden appears to freeze at White House Juneteenth event

President Biden appeared to freeze throughout a Juneteenth celebration at the White House on Monday.

Biden, 81, was filmed standing nonetheless as stone whereas these round him, together with Vice President Kamala Harris, clapped and danced to a live performance that includes gospel singer Kirk Franklin. 

Video exhibits Biden staring blankly and never shifting an inch for about 30 seconds earlier than Philonise Floyd — the brother of George Floyd, whose homicide triggered nationwide riots in 2020 — observed the president and put his arm round him. Biden then smiles as Floyd leans in to say one thing, and so they bump fists after exchanging a couple of phrases.

Biden, middle, throughout a Juneteenth live performance on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2024. In 2021, Biden signed laws establishing Juneteenth because the nation’s latest Federal vacation. (Ting Shen/Bloomberg through Getty Images)

“Why isn’t Biden moving?” the Republican National Committee’s speedy response account questioned on X. 

“Lights are on but no one’s home,” the Trump marketing campaign posted.

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