A video of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden seemingly ignoring Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, at the Kennedy Center Honors has taken the internet by storm. The viral clip, which surfaced after the event on Sunday night, has fueled ongoing rumors of a strained relationship between the Bidens and Harris.
The incident occurred as Joe and Jill Biden walked into the gala to a standing ovation. While other attendees warmly greeted the first couple, social media users noticed that the Bidens initially did not acknowledge Harris or Emhoff, who were standing nearby.
Jill and Joe Biden are refusing to even look at Kamala Harris tonight 😬 pic.twitter.com/qL6jftoLsu
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 9, 2024
Social Media Reacts
The awkward exchange quickly became a hot topic on X (formerly Twitter), with users speculating about the dynamics between the two couples.
- Conservative account ‘End Wokeness’ tweeted: “Jill and Joe Biden are refusing to even look at Kamala Harris tonight.”
- Commentator Nick Sortor added: “Joe Biden and Dr. Jill are refusing to even GLANCE at Kamala Harris tonight. They freaking hate her.”
Other users chimed in with humorous takes:
- “Can you blame them? Best case, she convinced him she would win; worst case, they feel robbed,” one post read.
- “I love how awkward it is for them,” commented another user.
Political Speculation
The viral moment has reignited rumors of tension within the Democratic Party, particularly after Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee earlier this year. Conservative users even joked that the Bidens might have voted for Donald Trump instead of Harris in the recent election.
Kennedy Center Honors: A Star-Studded Night
The Kennedy Center Honors event, hosted at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., celebrated its 47th edition. This year, the gala honored legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theatre, and members of the rock band Grateful Dead. Queen Latifah hosted the prestigious event, celebrating artists who have made a significant impact on American culture.
