On Wednesday, President Joe Biden addressed the public about the Inflation Reduction Act from the East Room. Some critics likened the legislation to the Green New Deal, suggesting it’s essentially the same policy with a new name. The President defended his economic approach, often referred to as ‘Bidenomics,’ stating that it’s working, emphasizing his statement with a distinct whisper. But this legislation wasn’t the biggest talking point from the event.
Towards the end of his remarks, Biden’s comments to children present at the event stunned everyone.
Watch the clip:
What is wrong with this man?
BIDEN to CHILDREN: ‘I know some really great ice cream places around here… Daddy owes you… Talk to me afterwards.' pic.twitter.com/2ZXNpuJNrN
— The First (@TheFirstonTV) August 16, 2023
Conservatives took to social media to denounce the president’s comments.
Senator Ted Cruz posted:
😬#StrangerDanger https://t.co/l2SKzU3z8J
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) August 16, 2023