US News: President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden delighted families on the White House South Lawn during this years Halloween festivities, but a viral moment with trick-or-treaters quickly became a hot topic online. While sharing treats and joyfully interacting with young children, Biden was photographed pretending to bite babies dressed in costumes. Some MAGA supporters reacted strongly to the images, questioning the presidents actions and sharing sensational reactions on social media.President Trump is mingling with garbage men at his rally in Wisconsin.Meanwhile, Joe Biden is literally BITING BABIES at the White House Halloween Party.WTF IS THIS TIMELINE pic.twitter.com/wYIzsDjxDt— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 31, 2024A viral Halloween moment with trick-or-treatersThe White House hosted a “Hallo-Read” themed event to promote reading, with around 8,000 guests attending, including children of military families and local students. Dressed as a panda, First Lady Jill Biden read the childrens book, “10 Spooky Pumpkins,” in an effort to foster a love for literature. As part of the lighthearted celebration, President Biden handed out White House Hersheys Kisses and posed for pictures with delighted guests.He also started sucking on a babys foot at the same event pic.twitter.com/zjCOtobcMW— Paul Templeton 🐊 (@community_notes) October 30, 2024However, his playful gesture of mock-biting young children in costumes quickly drew social media attention. In a widely shared tweet, a user commented, “Joe Biden bit a baby during the White House Halloween celebration I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON ANYMORE.” Another user noted, “Unbelievable! This is one of the wildest Biden moments yet!” Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn also weighed in, saying, “Keep your kids away from this man!” Other commenters from the MAGA community used the moment to intensify criticism, with one user calling him “Creepy Joe Biden.”Keep your kids away from this man! https://t.co/TebE0oYAuE— General Mike Flynn (@GenFlynn) October 31, 2024Promoting literacy amid Halloween festivitiesAlongside the Halloween spirit, the event focused on promoting family reading time. The First Ladys “Hallo-Read” theme included giant pumpkin decorations, cutouts of the Biden family cat, Willow, and stacks of books scattered around the South Lawn, all encouraging children to embrace reading. Jill Bidens emphasis on literature reflects her broader commitment to education and family involvement in reading, according to a statement from the White House. The celebrations concluded with vibrant decorations, a glowing orange moon backdrop, and festive displays, transforming the White House lawn into a Halloween wonderland.
