October 31st 2024.
If any of the candidates were capable of feeling shame or human emotion, their faces would surely be red with embarrassment. You see, in order to have a shot at becoming The Most Powerful Person on Earth™, one must be willing to endure a fair share of awkward and cringe-worthy moments. It's almost like a rite of passage.
The intense scrutiny from all sides during a US presidential election means that even the smallest slip-up can result in thousands of social media posts and opinion pieces in publications like The New York Times. It's no wonder that the candidates for the 2024 election, both Republican and Democrat, have fully embraced the inevitable blunders that come with the campaign trail.
Out of the numerous awkward moments that have occurred, here are our top seven favorites. The first one being President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance. Many were skeptical of Biden's ability to hold his own against the experienced and cunning former President Donald Trump. And unfortunately, their doubts were confirmed when Biden stumbled through the debate, leaving Democrats cringing and scrambling for damage control.
In a bizarre turn of events, Trump referenced the fictional cannibal Hannibal Lecter during a rally in May. He even went as far as to praise the infamous character and quote his famous line from The Silence of the Lambs. This odd comparison was used to criticize the influx of immigrants into the US and caused quite a stir, leaving many wondering if Trump sees himself as a bit of a murderous mastermind.
During the Republican National Convention, attendees showed their support for Trump by wearing makeshift ear bandages after a failed assassination attempt on the former president. While the gesture was meant to be a sign of love and solidarity, it came across as a bit strange and unnecessary.
The debate between Trump and Biden also saw some rather lackluster attempts at golf banter, with both candidates poking fun at each other's putting skills. It was like watching two grumpy old men trying to roast each other at the country club.
In a surprising turn of events, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that he had suffered from a tapeworm that 'ate a portion of his brain' a decade ago. While it's not exactly awkward, it's definitely a strange and unexpected confession for a presidential candidate.
Another awkward moment on the campaign trail was when Republican candidate JD Vance visited a sweet shop in Georgia and completely forgot how to order donuts. His awkward and confusing interaction with the staff was caught on video and quickly went viral.
And finally, Vice President Kamala Harris had a cringeworthy moment during a speech in Michigan when she urged the crowd to shout their own names. The result was a deafening silence, as no one was willing to participate in such a strange request.
It's clear that running for president is no easy feat, and these candidates have certainly endured their fair share of awkward moments. But in the end, it's all part of the process of becoming the leader of the free world.
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