“Creepy Joe is really creepy,” added conservative activist Brigitte Gabriel. Podcaster Chase Geiser captioned the clip: “BIDEN: Should I do the whisper thing? INTERN: Definitely.” Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), tweeted, “The Biden lean in and long whisper into the mic was very very bizarre.” Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesĪbigail Marone, press secretary to Sen. President Joe Biden bewilders reporters while whispering on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal during a press conference at the White House on June 24, 2021. “This is nuts,” wrote Republican strategist Matt Whitlock, who tweeted a compilation reel. The bizarre presidential performance drew significant feedback. This is an employee’s - an employee’s bargaining chip now,” he whispered into the microphone. This is nuts /L592KeVXaZ- Matt Whitlock June 24, 2021īiden then whispered again when raising on his own the issue of some workers preferring to collect enhanced COVID-19 unemployment benefits rather than return to low-wage jobs. I don’t dismiss it at all,” Biden said.ĭropping to a whisper and stooping as his eyes grew wide, Biden added: “I wrote the bill on the environment. “I’m not going to negotiate with the press when I’m negotiating privately with my colleagues. Later, when asked by CNN reporter Phil Mattingly about how the deal was brokered despite low expectations, Biden said in a normal speaking voice that he always thought the outlook was good. They’re going to be getting checks in the mail that are consequential this week for child care.” When asked about additional relief for families, Biden whispered toward PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor: “I got them $1.9 trillion in relief so far. The awkward delivery seemed designed to emphasize his points while discussing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal. On three separate occasions, Biden hunched over his lectern in the White House East Room and forcefully whispered to reporters. President Biden on Thursday repeatedly whispered to reporters during an impromptu press conference at the White House - drawing bemused social media speculation and jokes about the “really creepy” exchanges. Ukrainian-born NYC councilwoman to take the stage at GOP convention We can’t look away from Russia’s attack on Ukraine and other commentary US sanctions are going to do little to stop Putin from his Ukraine war It’s Lady and the Trump for 2024 presidential election