On Thursday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the Las Vegas Aces at the White House to celebrate their victory in the WNBA finals. The event was filled with excitement as the team was honored for their hard work and dedication. The President and Vice President were joined by members of the team, as well as other WNBA officials and guests.
The event began with Biden and Harris walking in together, with the President doing his signature stutter-step walk. He appeared to rely on Kamala’s support as he made his way to the stage, and was notably late as usual. When addressing the team, Biden referred to Acting Secretary Julie Su as a “center,” although it is unclear if he was referring to a basketball center or using the term in a different context. However, this could have been seen as another attempt to pander to the team and their sport.
It’s almost 4:30 p.m. and Biden shuffles in for his first public event of the day — confused as always pic.twitter.com/9GzU6Dd9Nq
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 9, 2024
Throughout the event, Harris seemed to take on the role of Biden’s handler, as she assisted him and kept him on track during his speech. At one point, he even had trouble focusing and needed assistance from Harris. The President also seemed to have a difficult time hitting his marks, which were taped on the ground, but he managed to do so with Harris’s help.
A highlight of the event was when both Biden and Harris were presented with jerseys from the team. Biden’s jersey had the number “46” on it, signifying his role as the 46th President of the United States. However, it is unclear why Harris was given the number “49.” It could potentially be a reference to her age or her position as the 49th Vice President of the United States.
However, the biggest moment of the event came when Biden’s handlers allowed a member of the media to ask him a question, which he answered. When asked about a potential debate with former President Trump, Biden enthusiastically responded, “Set it up!” This sparked excitement among Trump’s team, who have been ready for a debate, but the Biden team has remained silent on the matter.
BIDEN: “Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su … by the way, she was a center! No (unintelligible mumbling)” pic.twitter.com/dzlkC81K9d
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 9, 2024
Earlier in the week, Biden struggled during a televised CNN interview with Erin Burnett, raising doubts about his ability to handle a rigorous debate. This could be a potential reason why his team is hesitant to commit to a debate. However, Trump’s team has remained confident and ready if Biden agrees to a debate.
Despite the excitement and celebration of women’s sports at the event, it was also a reminder of the controversial changes Biden has made to Title IX, which addresses gender discrimination in educational programs. Many critics argue that these changes do not serve the best interests of women, as Biden’s team has not acknowledged or identified what a woman is. However, the White House continues to portray Biden as a supporter of women’s sports by having him attend events like this.
Crooked Joe Biden continues his perpetual state of confusion pic.twitter.com/a9tU9PPD7L
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 9, 2024
Overall, the event was a mix of celebration and controversy, with Biden and Harris honoring the Las Vegas Aces for their achievement while also facing questions about debates and Biden’s stance on women’s sports. It remains to be seen if Biden will follow through with his enthusiastic response and agree to a debate with Trump. The White House has yet to comment, leaving the public and the media to speculate on their next move. As Biden continues to navigate his presidency and face challenges, events like this serve as a reminder of his role as a leader and his actions as they relate to women’s rights and equality in sports.
