A farewell speech by President Joe Biden became a blubbery on-stage moment Sunday night as the elderly incumbent embraced his wife and hailed the accomplishments of his four years in office.
Speaking from the South Lawn of the White House, Biden thanked his family and staff for standing by him through good and bad while First Lady Jill Biden paid tribute to her “husband and hero,” thanking him for 40 years of service in public office. As she spoke, President Biden could be seen wiping tears from his cheeks, the Daily Mail reports.
“What I’ve watched you do for more than 40 years is extraordinary… Joe what you’ve done the last four years is breathtaking,” Jill said. She toasted “My husband and hero, Joe Biden” as the president pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and dabbed his eyes.
Biden then took the stage to crack a bizarre joke. “If you have a seat, please take it. Don’t jump in the pool!” he exclaimed in front of a supportive audience.
“Jill and I are hosting this dinner tonight for a very simple reason to say thank you. Thank you to so many dear friends. We began this journey to redeem