Video: Biden Snubbed at APEC – Shows Up Late, Gets Stuck in the Back While Xi Jinping Takes Center Stage
President Joe Biden faced an embarrassing moment at the APEC Summit when he arrived more than five minutes late for the group photo. World leaders, already assembled, were left waiting as Biden strolled in. Once the photo commenced, Biden found himself relegated to the back row, tucked into a corner—a stark contrast to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who took center stage.
The delay and positioning seemed to symbolize a diminishing U.S. presence on the global stage under Biden’s leadership. Critics quickly noted the contrast between Biden’s tardy arrival and Xi’s commanding presence, raising questions about the message this sent to America’s allies and adversaries alike.
Observers pointed out that protocol and optics play a crucial role in international diplomacy, and Biden’s misstep was viewed by many as a missed opportunity to assert American leadership at a pivotal moment.
Watch the full clip to see how this awkward scene unfolded:
Biden made other world leaders wait more than five minutes to take the group photo at the APEC Summit in Peru — then stuck him in the back corner when he finally showed up.
Xi Jinping was front and center. pic.twitter.com/yxb713aRxN
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His battery died again:
Biden is NOT interested in taking any more questions pic.twitter.com/FWFbzHvz42
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