President Joe Biden bit a cute costumed baby in a playful manner during a Halloween celebration at the White House on Wednesday night (October 30).
According to the New York Post, the Jaws theme song was playing in the background when the US president was seen biting the leg of a baby dressed as a chicken.
While being carried by their mums, the 81-year-old commander-in-chief engaged in an awkwardly humorous exchange with babies wearing Halloween costumes.
The child's mother spoke with Biden for a short while and seemed unconcerned about the fun encounter.
Viewers were quick to react to Mr Biden’s interaction with the baby.
One user tweeted: “I can't stop laughing at this clip of Biden greeting a baby dressed as a chicken at the WH Halloween event while the most OMINOUS music plays.”
I can't stop laughing at this clip of Biden greeting a baby dressed as a chicken at the WH Halloween event while the most OMINOUS music plays pic.twitter.com/RNkfh91E4k
— Deanna Schwartz (@deannaschwartzz) October 30, 2024
Another user added: “As if babies aren’t delicious enough, they dressed this one up as a chicken. Honestly can’t blame Biden for this.”
As if babies aren’t delicious enough, they dressed this one up as a chicken. Honestly can’t blame Biden for this. https://t.co/lQsnIgmNPd
— Adele Scalia (@AdeleScalia) October 31, 2024
While a third said: “Ok.. I’m sorry, but I gotta defend Biden here. When a baby dressed like a chicken is presented to you, you nom nom his leg. This is basic human etiquette.”
Ok.. I’m sorry, but I gotta defend Biden here.
— Danny Able (@DK_Able) October 31, 2024
When a baby dressed like a chicken is presented to you, you nom nom his leg.
This is basic human etiquette. https://t.co/6JlcEh9udd
Alongside his wife Jill Biden, who was wearing a full-body panda suit, Mr Biden, who is notorious for his humorous interactions with children at public gatherings, also pretended to be alarmed by the eerie costumes of his young guests.
The event was hosted in honour of the first lady's 40 years of teaching, called the ‘Hallo-READ’.
While the president distributed sweets bearing his signature and the White House seal, Mrs Biden distributed copies of the children's book 10 Spooky Pumpkins.
Not only did the first couple treat the local students and children from military families, but a number of administration employees brought their children to the White House.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined in the fun with his children. OMB director Sholanda Young accompanied her child, and the president gave her a hearty embrace.
Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, also accompanied her child.
