President Joe Biden is facing criticism for what he did as a national anthem played at the White House.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the White House on Thursday. A video shows the two leaders standing next to each other as their countries’ national anthems were played.
The Indian national anthem was the first one to be played.
And as it began, Biden was seen holding his hand over his heart. After several seconds, he appeared to realize it was not the U.S. national anthem that was playing.
He then slowly slid his hand from his heart down to his side.
Watch the video below:
Biden, alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slowly lowers his hand from his heart after realizing they're playing the Indian national anthem first pic.twitter.com/hcb0cpjFmN
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 22, 2023
One Twitter user asked, “Why would you drop it. Just leave it at that point and claim it was a gesture of respect for a national anthem.”
Why would you drop it. Just leave it at that point and claim it was a gesture of respect for a national anthem. https://t.co/DntT0nETTV
— The Artist Formerly Known as Eric (@breakingbaht) June 22, 2023
Conservative commentator Stephen Miller tweeted, “He’s fine. State visit. Running for re-election.”
He's fine. State visit. Running for re-election. https://t.co/1yDqvztml6
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) June 22, 2023
Check out some more reactions below:
God save the Queen! https://t.co/TPRTwISBZu
— Raccoon 🦝 (@MeCommonRaccoon) June 22, 2023
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) June 22, 2023
It would be so funny if it weren't so sad https://t.co/22VkUh9Ift
— Alec Sears (@alec_sears) June 22, 2023
Can’t wait to see what the White House cooks up to try to excuse this Biden senior moment. https://t.co/uJduH5pfnA
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) June 22, 2023
He thought they were paying God Save the Queen… https://t.co/Ko2LKOTXJB
— John Beagle (@johnbeagle) June 22, 2023
What a joke. https://t.co/32dpxw7lmM
— ForAmerica (@ForAmerica) June 22, 2023
The incident comes days after Biden raised eyebrows by ending his remarks in Connecticut with the words, “God Save the Queen, man.”