President Biden was spotted awkwardly fumbling for his seat as other dignitaries remained standing during a poignant D-Day commemoration ceremony in France on Thursday.
The 81-year-old could be seen grasping for his chair in the middle of the stage in Normandy, France — despite his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, and French President Emmanuel Macron remaining upright beside him.
The first lady quickly covered her mouth at the exact moment Biden appeared to hover over his chair.
President Biden — here with French President Emmanuel Macron — behaved awkwardly at the official international ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. via REUTERSThe commander in chief then froze awkwardly until the others took their seats, footage of the bizarre moment shows.
Social media erupted immediately after the fumble was caught on camera, with many wagering that the first lady had been discreetly ordering her husband not to take his seat just yet.
It wasn’t immediately clear, though, if Jill did utter anything to Biden in the moment.
RNC Research shared a 13-second clip of the apparent gaffe on X that made it appear as if there was no chair behind Biden at all.
The footage, which quickly went viral, led some to wildly speculate about the president’s behavior.
Elsewhere during the ceremony, the cameras captured Biden with his eyes closed, prompting some to claim he was dozing off.
Another clip circulating on social media later showed the 46th president appearing lost after shaking hands with Macron — before a handler ushered him away in the right direction.
The Bidens were among the world leaders and veterans to gather on the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of the June 6, 1944, invasion that helped bring about the end of World War II.
Biden also froze awkwardly in a viral moment during the ceremony. REUTERSElsewhere during the ceremony, which took place at the Normandy American Cemetery, Biden had said it was the highest honor to salute the assembled US veterans, some huddled in warm blankets.
He turned to tell them: “God love ya.”
“The men who fought here became heroes,” Biden said. “They knew beyond any doubt there are things that are worth fighting and dying for.”






