We can all recount our reaction to Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election for a second term in the White House.
For most people, it was an expected “surprise”; the increasing pressure from Democrats meant any credible campaign was ruined, so it was all-but guaranteed that Biden would not stand again. Nevertheless, when the announcement was published on X, it was still a shock given Biden’s sheer reluctance to drop out.
If anything, Republicans are more likely to be upset than Democrats. Donald Trump was guaranteed to defeat President Biden; the likely presidential pick of Kamala Harris adds a degree of uncertainty to an otherwise guaranteed electoral victory. However, the first batch of polling since Biden dropped out showed that Trump is still the favorite.
Of course, not all Democrats are happy, some of whom shared their upset on social media in the immediate aftermath.
One Gen Z, pro-Biden liberal was particularly distraught. Breaking down into tears on camera, the blond hair, fingers-painted Democrat said Biden’s decision was “like 9/11 for Gen Z.”
“Gen X, and millennials, need to stop trolling me,” he said on TikTok, in teers. “Stop! Biden dropping out is that 9/11 for Gen z. Have some f****** compassion; have some f****** sympathy!”
Fortunately, the majority of social media saw common sense and ridiculed the video when it reached X.
Others were less than impressed by the TikToker’s comparison.
What’s your view on Biden’s decision? Let us know in the comments.
