President Joe Biden, the spry 81-year-old leader of the free world, made a pit stop in McLean, Virginia this week to chat about his recent escapade at the great political circus – aka the debate with none other than Donald Trump.
In case you missed it, the Commander-in-Chief squared off against the perennial Republican showman, Donald Trump, and it was an event that left some spectators scratching their heads and others furrowing their brows. Yes, even the analysts on the big news networks were playing the “concerned friend” role, wondering aloud if perhaps Uncle Joe should consider a quieter gig – like retiring to a life of endless ice cream and crossword puzzles.
But fear not, dear citizens! Joe has an explanation for his, shall we say, less-than-stellar performance on the debate stage. Picture this: Joe Biden, globetrotting like a rockstar on a farewell tour, jet-setting around the world like he’s collecting frequent flyer miles to buy Air Force One a new set of rims.
“I might’ve bitten off more than I could chew,” confessed the President with a chuckle. “I thought it was a genius idea to rack up the miles by circumnavigating the globe a couple of times before facing Trump. Who needs sleep when you’ve got adrenaline, right?”
According to Joe, the journey took him through approximately fifty – yes, fifty – time zones. Even Doctor Who would be impressed. And like any good travel tale, it had its fair share of turbulence.
“I didn’t listen to my staff,” Joe admitted, with the guilty look of a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar. “Next thing I knew, I was on stage, and I could’ve sworn I was in a hammock by the beach. Almost nodded off right there!”
He finished with a classic Biden smile, “It’s not an excuse, but hey, it’s an explanation. At least I didn’t start reciting the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech by accident!”
Joe Biden, the ultimate road warrior, was simply jet-lagged. If only someone had slipped him a Red Bull before the debate!