President Joe Biden’s attendance at the National Prayer Breakfast stirred controversy, as he was criticized for his speech delivery, use of language, and references to faith.
Many found his remarks and behavior unbecoming for the solemn event, with some pointing out his lack of acknowledgment of the nation’s current challenges.
The speech raised questions about his leadership and the state of the nation, leaving some feeling disillusioned.
“But remember — let’s remember who the hell we — who we are,” he said.
“Heidi, I hadn’t seen you in a while,” Biden said to National Prayer Breakfast Foundation chairwoman Heidi Heitkamp. “It’s so good to see you again, kid. It really is.”
“Makes me always wonder about him,” Biden said of Sen. Chris Coons. “I don’t know.”
“Chaplain Black, we’ve known each other a long time,” Biden said. “And on my last day in the Senate Chamber, you offered a prayer: that in our labor may we illuminate the darkness of doubt, may we distinguish between truth and falsehood, and may we see possibilities that are now hidden.”
“We’re the only nation in the world that has come out of every crisis stronger than we went in when we act together.”
