President Joe Biden was caught asking if he was “allowed” to face questions from reporters.
During an event on Monday, Biden was seen asking, “Am I allowed to take any questions?”
Those in attendance starting laughing.
However, Biden turned around looking for his staff, and asked, “Anybody here? Staff?”
In response, a staffer shut down the prospect of question by simply saying, “Thank you, press.”
And the live stream was cut off.
Watch the video below:
BIDEN: "Am I allowed to take any questions? Anybody here?"
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 11, 2024
Biden's handlers IMMEDIATELY kick the press out of the room and end the feed. pic.twitter.com/VgIyewvQNz
The moment sparked a mixture of reactions:
This is hilarious (and so, so sad) https://t.co/wvFsADUh7G
— Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) March 11, 2024
I spit up coffee when the test pattern suddenly came up. Sums things up perfectly. https://t.co/jbwjG8Lxrj
— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) March 11, 2024
What s that expression on his face right before the feed is cut?
— Pete Kaliner (@PeteKaliner) March 12, 2024
LOL https://t.co/CmolaIuVrn
The moment comes as Biden is seeking to combat deep concerns about his age ahead of the 2024 election.