Joe Biden was in New London, CT today, where he delivered his first (and hopefully last) commencement speech at the Coast Guard Academy.
During his speech, Joe told what he thought was a funny joke. When Joe didn’t get a reaction from the graduating class, he berated them.
“You’re a really dull class. Come on, man. Is the sun getting to you?” Biden said after comparing the US Coast Guard with the US Navy. He added, “I would think when you have an opportunity when I say that about the Navy, to clap.
A few people in the crowd offered Joe an obligatory clap, to which America’s punchline Joe Biden replied, “All kidding aside, being here together is a victory in and of itself.”
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President Biden called graduates of the Coast Guard Academy "dull" after they didn't clap during his speech.
"You are a really dull class. C’mon man. Is a sun gettin' to you?" pic.twitter.com/TstESv66zp
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 19, 2021
During his abysmal run for president, Jeb Bush had a similar moment when he paused during a campaign speech where he appeared to be comparing himself to Donald Trump to ask the audience to clap for him.