President Joe Biden disrupted attendees at a campaign event in Arizona on Tuesday night when a baby mixed in with the crowd and wandered off stage to get face-to-face with a young fan.
The 80-year-old was spying on a young man introduced to him by his campaign manager at a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. new york post report. The president then made a surprise visit.
“Guys, I have to be honest with you…I like you guys, but I couldn’t resist that kid,” he proudly said, much to the amusement of the audience, which appeared to number only a few dozen people. .
Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez was in front of the crowd for about a minute, but Biden became distracted by his child and left, details of the media report revealed.
President Joe Biden walks through a crowd during a campaign event at El Portal Restaurant in Phoenix, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin)
He reportedly turned to the baby and whispered, “How old are you?” Laughter erupted from onlookers as Rodriguez continued speaking.
The president chatted with babies and mothers, often turning to face the crowd or laughing and trying to attract them.
The event in the battleground state was aimed at boosting Biden’s popularity among Hispanic voters, who had supported him even before his 2020 election victory.
Biden pauses to engage with a baby at El Portal restaurant in Phoenix on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin)
Biden has seven grandchildren, but he has rarely acknowledged the existence of a child born out of wedlock with his eldest son Hunter Biden and former stripper Landen Roberts, although he has previously declared that he “likes babies more than people.” Was.
Just last year, the president playfully bit the shoulder of a girl who flinched when Biden tried to kiss her on the forehead.
