President Biden met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House to discuss Ukraine and other global issues. During the meeting, Biden kissed Meloni on the head, sparking some controversy and comparisons to past accusations of sexist behavior. The gesture was seen as a sign of unity in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
"Right now, we see America heartbreakingly fractured and in disarray over Ukraine aid. Hand on heart, knowing what America has always been and stood for, that was the last thing we in Ukraine expected. As friends and willing partners, we Ukrainians ask the Republicans who areโฆ
Donald Trump was subjected to relentless accusations of sexist behavior towards women while in office. Here is Joe Biden KISSING THE ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER and the media is silent. Everything in the media is fake outrage. Nothing can be taken seriously. They're all frauds. https://t.co/ltpg3nviHy
This week, I welcomed Prime Minister Meloni of Italy back to the White House. We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, and much more. Here's to a future of closer coordination on the things that matter to Americans, Italians, and families around the world. https://t.co/XrJ8vR3PET
Biden unites with an unlikely ally to champion Ukraine https://t.co/2K83Fm2viI
๐ฅ #Biden mistakes Meloni for a child and sniffs the hairโฆ https://t.co/RdRW4vpw9s
#WATCH ๐ด #Biden kissed the hair of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia #Meloni after the meeting at the White House https://t.co/hBOydmGag7
#WATCH ๐ด #Biden kissed Italy's Prime Minister Giorgio #Meloni on the top of the head during their farewell after a meeting at the White House. https://t.co/bxFCcgRbiW
๐ฎ๐น๐บ๐ธโผ๏ธ๐จ Is such a kiss appropriate by Joe Biden? https://t.co/8tu3HAtTTK
The comments came as Mr. Biden met with Ms. Meloni. Both leaders face challenges in maintaining support for Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. https://t.co/fcP7GmggvD