President Joe Biden is courting the suburban women vote as his re-election campaign goes into full swing. So, what better way for Joe Biden to court that vote than to grope “Desperate Housewives” actress Eva Longoria, while getting his filthy paws batted away?
During a White House event on Thursday evening, President Joe Biden’s interaction with actress and director Eva Longoria became the subject of criticism and controversy. Longoria was attending a screening of her film “Flamin’ Hot” when the incident occurred. Video footage captured Biden embracing Longoria at the podium, but instead of a typical hug, he held on to her, prompting her to visibly push his hands away from her chest.
The awkward moment quickly spread on social media, with many labeling Biden as a “creep.” Critics accused the president of groping the actress and condemned his supporters for endorsing such behavior, accurately described as a form of “blatant sexual assault.”
Former Trump spokesperson Katrina Pierson expressed her disgust, tweeting, “So gross! Many women know exactly how she felt in that moment. @EvaLongoria was clearly uncomfortable with his hands on her body when she removed them and stepped away from him.”
So gross! Many women know exactly how she felt in that moment. @EvaLongoria was clearly uncomfortable with his hands on her body when she removed them and stepped away from him. Disgusting! Also, none of the articles mention the violation. https://t.co/EIfRgCsHCX pic.twitter.com/2cvzkHqJGM
— Katrina Pierson (@KatrinaPierson) June 16, 2023
Political commentator Tim Young posted, “GROSS! Eva Longoria had to move Biden’s hands to keep him from groping her at the White House tonight. I hope these people are happy with the creep they support.”
GROSS! Eva Longoria had to move Biden’s hands to keep him from groping her at the White House tonight.
I hope these people are happy with the creep they support. pic.twitter.com/xZEFAYV7F8
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) June 16, 2023
The incident was just one of several blunders Biden made during the event. Another misstep came when the president attempted a joke at the podium, remarking that he had known Longoria for “a very long time; she was 17, I was 40.”
Biden hosts Eva Longoria at the White House for a screening of her new movie: “We’ve known each other for a long time. She was 17, I was 40.” pic.twitter.com/uD4vkAch7Z
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 16, 2023
The joke was met with an awkward silence and murmurs from the audience.
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Source: Becker News Rephrased By: InfoArmed