President Joe Biden’s “cringe” comments after the release of hostages held by Hamas left many on social media scratching their heads and simply disgusted.
The president spoke about the hostages freed over the weekend in an agreement between Israel and Hamas and chose to tell the story of the youngest American held hostage, Abigail Mor Edan, who turned four while in captivity.
“She’s free and she’s in Israel now,” Biden said Sunday, saying that she’s “been through a terrible trauma.”
“What she endured is unthinkable,” he added of the child whose mother was killed before her eyes and who “ran to her father, who was gunned down while using his body to shield her, before running to neighbors for help,” CBS News reported.
Biden tells the story of Avigail (Abigail) whose parents were killed in front of her and who was taken hostage at age 3, turning 4 while in Hamas captivity.
Avigail was returned as part of the hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.pic.twitter.com/a76F5O4mCK
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) November 26, 2023
And while the president’s recounting of the little girl’s tragic story was admirable, his speech eventually – and predictably – went sideways when he made a remark that ignited an immediate backlash.
Biden on 4-year-old American hostage, Abigail, being released: “I wish I were there to hold her” pic.twitter.com/t6o33AHvzR
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) November 26, 2023
Users on X were quick to express their thoughts on Biden’s latest jaw-dropping statements – although he added to the growing list by also expressing that the traumatized orphan must be experiencing “joy” at her release from the barbaric terrorists.
“I’m so happy she’s free. I can’t imagine the joy she’s feeling.” – Joe Biden.
Hamas savages murdered Abigail’s parents in front of her seven weeks ago. I’m guessing her joy is somewhat muted. https://t.co/IfmS5lgfgS
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) November 26, 2023
The backlash was relentless.
*and sniff her https://t.co/YKc5wVI56y
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) November 26, 2023
Thank God he’s NOT there to do just that.
— Spirit_Eagle1 (@Spirit_Eagle1) November 26, 2023
He is so creepy
— Laura (@LauraL2126) November 26, 2023
— Tony (@justtjb) November 26, 2023
When it’s cringe, @joebiden never disappoints.
— 🇺🇲Just Steve🇺🇸 🇮🇱 (@Steven_W_Sloan) November 26, 2023
What a creepy thing to say.
— Mr. Hanky (@MrHankyPoopoo) November 27, 2023
Oh no, Abigail already went through a harrowing experience and please don’t torture her more.
— Dev (@kam_devi) November 26, 2023
Does he still not understand how creepy this sounds to Americans https://t.co/GF3XtnR3b4
— ThunderB🇺🇸🇮🇱, BringThemHome (@Pimpernell13) November 26, 2023
There were many ways Biden could address the release of a 4-year-old American hostage, and he chose the most creepy. https://t.co/3pOWmpNosL
— GunFreeZone Blog (@GunFreeZone) November 26, 2023
Wow. Can Biden just go through one press conference without himself sounding like a creeper.
— Jorgelcruz (@Jorgelcruz17) November 26, 2023
