A year ago, the embarrassing story of President Biden tripping over a sandbag at the end of his commencement speech at the Air Force Academy took the spotlight. Fortunately, feeble Joe was helped to his feet and we were spared a President Harris situation. No one wants that.
This year Biden’s embarrassing moment at a military academy’s commencement ceremony occurred on Saturday when Biden spoke at West Point. He began by absolving the graduates of any minor infractions, which is traditional. He mentioned the rivalry between West Point and Annapolis, home of the United States Naval Academy. Standard stuff.
Then it happened. Biden shifted to a more serious tone. His job was to congratulate the Class of 2024 and offer encouragement as they set out into their new lives. Instead of responding favorably to his words, they were apathetic. Biden had to channel his inner Jeb! Bush and ask…