Published 18:16 IST, April 5th 2019
US President Trump mocks former Veep Joe Biden on his promise to improve his behaviour towards women
In wake of allegations of unwanted physical contact against former Vice President Joe Biden, United States President Donald Trump in an edited video on Thursday mocked him.
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In the wake of allegations of 'unwanted physical contact' against former Vice President Joe Biden, United States President Donald Trump in an edited video on Thursday mocked him.
"Welcome Back Joe!" the President said in a tweet in all capitals and shared an edited video of the former vice president creeping up on himself and grabbing his shoulders, using the video Biden had posted a day earlier to address allegations of unwelcome contact.
Biden also responded to Trump’s video saying: "I see that you are on the job and presidential, as always."
Trump's remarks came after Biden on Wednesday promised to adjust his physical behaviour towards women in an effort to quell harassment charges. Biden had earlier posted a video of himself with a caption:
"Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying. Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it.”
The allegations are emerging just weeks before the 76-year old former Vice President is expected to announce his Presidential bid. At the end of the video message, Biden further noted that he would be discussing over a range of issues during his election campaign.
"Folks, in the coming month I'm expecting to be talking to you about a whole lot of issues, and I'll always be direct with you," Biden said. I've never thought of politics as cold and antiseptic. I've always thought it about connecting with people, as I said, shaking hands, hands on the shoulder, a hug, encouragement, and now, it's all about taking selfies together. You know, social norms have begun to change, they've shifted, and the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset, and I get it, I get it," Biden continued.
"I hear what they're saying, I understand it, and I'll be much more mindful, that's my responsibility. My responsibility and I'll meet it," he added.
Updated 18:16 IST, April 5th 2019