During an awkward exchange with Rachel Martin of NPR, Joe Biden became very defensive and pointed his finger at the reporter, while emphatically defending his behavior with an Iowa Voter he challenged to a push-up contest and called a “damn liar.”
Joe Biden called a voter a "damn liar" during a heated town hall exchange this week.
Voters say they felt his tone was off-putting — especially from a candidate who talks a lot about restoring civility.
"That's not civil?" Biden told NPR. "To call someone who lied a liar?" pic.twitter.com/QocHWQ46tO
— NPR (@NPR) December 7, 2019
Social media users were quick to point out the awkwardness of the exchange.
Why does he always point his finger? He did that to another woman who asked him a difficult question. He needs to hit the retirement home.
Why does he always point his finger? He did that to another woman who asked him a difficult question. He needs to hit the retirement home.
— Tim Anderson (@tja0124) December 7, 2019
He literally called him “fat” and challenged him to a push-up contest too. Not sure how that keeps getting lost…
He literally called him “fat” and challenged him to a push-up contest too. Not sure how that keeps getting lost…
— Strictly 4 My W.I.N.E.M.O.M.Z (@FactIgnorerEsq) December 7, 2019
He got visibly frustrated, mocked his weight, and challenged him to a push up contest.
He’ll crumble in the general election vs Trump if one voter made him do that.
He got visibly frustrated, mocked his weight, and challenged him to a push up contest.
He'll crumble in the general election vs Trump if one voter made him do that.
— Bear [TG] (@BearUNLV) December 7, 2019
Really Joe? How do you defend the “look, fat” comment? You’re just encouraging him to be healthy because you care?
Really Joe? How do you defend the “look, fat” comment? You’re just encouraging him to be healthy because you care?
— Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) December 7, 2019
Not to mention the finger in the face .. Absolutely disrespectful to anyone…
Not to mention the finger in the face .. Absolutely disrespectful to anyone…
— Brent🗝 🎭 (@trefoil) December 7, 2019
pointing in her face will surely bring his point home.
pointing in her face will surely bring his point home.
— imiuswi Aborigine est. 1995 AD (@imiuswi) December 7, 2019
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