US President Joe Biden appeared disoriented again on Wednesday as he bumped into a flag in front of the United Nations.
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He then appeared to anger the Brazilian president by leaving the stage without shaking his hand.
The scene occurred as President Biden took the stage. When he hit the flag, he appeared disoriented and needed a moment to compose himself.
He then had problems with his translator’s headset, which Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva quickly noticed, the New York Post reports.
“Can you hear me, President Biden? “This is a historic moment for Brazil and the United States,” said the Brazilian leader.
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When President Biden didn’t immediately respond, Lula repeated his request: “President Biden, can you hear me?”
Mr Lula da Silva turned to the US president, who nodded in response but then continued to fiddle with his headset throughout his counterpart’s speech.
At some point, Mr. Biden lost hope that his headset was working properly. You saw him give up on fixing his translator and then raise his eyebrows in frustration.
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At the end of the Brazilian president’s speech, Mr. Biden shook hands with International Labor Organization Director-General Gilbert Huongbo, but turned away when Mr. Lula extended his hand.
As he left, Mr. Lula da Silva appeared visibly irritated and waved his hand.