‘It’s just so uncomfortable’: US President Joe Biden and new UK PM’s ‘awkward moment’

Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power has reacted to “one of the most awkward moments” between two leaders.
US President Joe Biden and new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks in the Oval Office.
Mr Starmer gave a delayed response to President Biden’s outreached hand for a handshake when they fronted the media.
“I don’t understand because aren’t those moments rehearsed,” Ms Power said.
“It’s just so uncomfortable.

[@mannymannyson6720]

First action i saw from uk's new guy starmer was letting prisoners out of jail after 40% of time served. They just let out a sex offender who is a foreigner. Not even deporting him l. Starmer is 0 for 1 in my book so far.

[@MissJensk1]

That was the second act. The first one was ending the anti illegal immigration law. He's a WEF puppet & a traitor. We are f****d.

[@blueheart1946]

He's in cahoots with little sad man Khan. Anything to please this weasel.

[@connoroleary591]

Thank Nasty Farage and Reform for giving Labour its landslide. Reform voters are about to get reform, but not the reform they imagined or expected.

[@michaeld5888]

I suppose the instinct of our leaders, remote and detached from any love for the people of this country, is to let the proles sort out differences in their own way.

[@mannymannyson6720]

@@michaeld5888 my instinct would be to not let out any rapist early. That also if I am faced with prison shortages to announce plans to increase how many we can hold. To certainly be deporting a foreigner who is convicted of rape when they are no longer serving their sentence in our prison. Don't be xinvixted of rare of you don't want to be deported by me. I would also acknowledge that immigration numbers have gone up exponentially in recent years un the UK which will obviously increase future need for prisons and also the number is so high now that it is obviously out of control and needs to be dealt with and brought to at least semi reasonable levels. So yeah if it was me that rapist would not be free in the UK and would be announcing plans to increase room in prison and reform immigration. Or we can be starmer. Just let everyone oit after 40% of sentence completed. Don't deport a foreigner who is a convicted rapist. Dint announce any plans to increase prison room after facing no room in prisons. And dont address immigration that in recent heats has risen to ridiculous levels. I guess basic common sense is not an option.

[@jjm4633]

Biden says he not quitting but the whole Democrat Party wants him gone ....this is getting interesting 😄

[@jameswambede4524]

Biden has reached a point where he doesn't know why he should quit the Presidency. He will have to be dragged out of office.

[@LilyBelamare]

I’m sick of this celebrities, they supporting criminals! They own homes tens of millions, flying with private jets private security, but what about people can afford to buy house, who can’t afford to buy food, they don’t care

[@crystalslight]

Are you using Google translate... Russian to English?

[@lw6001]

Stamer has no political prowess, no charisma, poor judgment.

[@davidhardaker192]

He's out of his depth. God help the UK

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

God have mercy of the UK​@@davidhardaker192

[@neelamacwan7670]

A traitor of UK

[@RC-9]

And is a serial liar

[@Pureblood32]

2 traitors to their respective countries

[@ZooScott]

PIE’S 🆘🪃💥 🏴‍☠️’s…

[@brotherd89]

100%

[@OutsiderLabs]

Both chosen by their people, so by definition not traitors but exactly what said people want

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@OutsiderLabs By their people or owners.

[@MissJensk1]

Absolutely yes!!! 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[@john-9074]

What the hell? Starmer scoffs when Biden says welcome and then stares at Biden hand. Just weird.

[@gooddognigel9992]

“…how would you argue it’s not her?…” Harris is woefully incompetent.

[@robertaddy3617]

im not a big fan of Biden and Harris couldnt be any thicker

[@Tiger_III]

Let you imagination run with what can be unburdened by what has been

[@markw8353]

Starmer is out of his depth on the world stage. Too many people out there know his real character.....

[@richardhall6601]

Starmer is out of his depth on the UK stage!

[@delaines5041]

@@richardhall6601 Please tell me the reasons for your post.

[@mr.wibble]

If the little green men are looking down on our beautiful blue planet, I wonder if they are wondering how, out of the entire selection of humans, these specimens are the best we can come up with?

[@gerrardtin3208]

Two snakes, one pit

[@pizzamad3334]

yeah. starmer got 20% of the vote here in the uk.

[@silvertongue3003]

I can’t figure out who is more cringe, Biden or Starmer

[@davidhardaker192]

At least you can excuse Biden because he doesn't know what he is doing.

[@truepatriots3860]

When in doubt just watch the debate again 😊

[@larisamarks4236]

👍💯 especially when when you doubting your own clear eye vision and hearing ability any common sense ability lol

[@msbecks7004]

Or Jill’s speech after “you answered all the questions Joe” 😂

[@EdwardTrusky]

I have a feeling that very soon we'll hear that president Biden has passed away in his sleep 🎉

[@davidbarlow350]

Has Hilary visited lately,then?

[@andyhoward940]

Fingers crossed 🤞🏾 yay 🎉🍻

[@Luton-Mick]

His brain has, the body didn't get the memo yet.

[@catherinamurphy7007]

Or maybe he had a "stroke"

[@asnail6550]

And the security cameras weren’t working

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

The question then is who will Harris choose as her running mate? Dylan Mulvany?

[@GotoHere]

Fetterman

[@overratedgm5713]

Minimum age is 35 so Mulvany is out

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

@@overratedgm5713 What about Nancy Pelosi then? I think she is over 35?

[@overratedgm5713]

@@aussiedonaldduck2854 Pelosi seems like a good choice. Or maybe Hillary Clinton. Perhaps they could dig up Dianne Feinstein

[@aussiedonaldduck2854]

@@overratedgm5713 Dianne Feinstein would have a lot in common with so many Democrat voters, yes I think she is a real possibility.

[@AuroraBorealis11111]

2 of the most embarrassing “leaders” in history

[@davidhardaker192]

The demented and the dumb

[@bigbear5891]

Its easy to make him withdraw, just tell him he's already served 2 terms..

[@karmasutra4774]

Kamala? Haha 😂 no way

[@VictorMaxol]

Yes way unburdened by no way.

[@Luton-Mick]

Starmer didn't know if the potato was reaching for his hand or JFK's.

[@geraldbrookes3666]

So why did Starmer meet Trump just a few weeks ago,keeping a foot in both camps !!

[@Bunnyroo7]

Starmer will need to work with Trump, and most people can read the writing on the wall. He wants to be on Trump's good side, especially since Trump doesn't really stick to ceremony and niceties and he'd simply go over his head and work with Farage.

[@rogerfaint499]

Two cheeks of the same backside . . .

[@MBReader410]

Clueless

[@flyingdutchman6504]

Great, instead of watching remake of ‘Weekend at Bernie's’, we can enjoy laughing hyena

[@liahurst8575]

A lot of us get our news from KZbin and have seen plenty of clips of Kamala speaking absolute nonsense.

[@typeohero3519]

Kackla couldn't get 2% of her own party to support her when she ran and was one of the first to drop out...all of a sudden shes going to be capable? DEI hiring has consequences...

[@vukoman12345]

I am looking what is going on in Paris and thinking what kind of spin western media would have if it are streets of Moscow.

[@reefratsclark5404]

Thats joe without the card - script

[@ephanhymerable]

Americans are constantly told that Harris is more than qualified for the job. Of course they never expand on this. They quickly shuffle on to the next subject so no one has time to ask what those "over-qualifications" are.

[@anthonymichaelwilson8401]

Embarrassing 😊

[@pookeyhutchison7838]

One Dud shaking another Duds hand . What else is there to see .

[@Kolek-sun-eater]

It's the sentiment. It's widely known that you don't shake hands while sitting down. The other guy knew that, that's why he didn't shake hands immediately.

[@davidbarlow350]

Must have checked if they still had there watches when off camera.

[@thulomanchay]

Joe shake hands before he forgets.

[@billneave5537]

Let's all be honest if we were to tell Ukraine they can not join nato then the Russians would leave them alone as that's the reason why they started attacking Ukraine in the first place so I'm not worried if puttin takes Ukraine as he won't go any further as he didn't want to have to attack Ukraine in the first place it's only cause of the nato nonsense

[@delaines5041]

That's what I have been hearing, plus the corruption of the Ukrainian gov't linked to Hunter Biden.

[@spaceoddity2485]

UK priminister looks half asleep.

[@davidhardaker192]

No that's his normal demeanor.

[@delaines5041]

I do too when I watch Biden for more than 10 minutes

[@robertvose7310]

oh us from california know kamela and she is beyond clueless!

[@johnmcleod6571]

We voted Albo in so don't be too smug people !!!!!!!😅

[@mre7550]

Kamala cant possibly run ffs

[@crystalslight]

What a petty piece on US politics. Must be a network with low ratings.

[@stanadams5541]

Its actually quite difficult for someone who has been accepted as a candidate to drop out at this late stage.

[@pizzamad3334]

as a bloke, i dont know how they can cross their legs like that....

[@pauloantunes8372]

The open borders summit.

[@katieadams3080]

ukraine cant win

[@joebrafo-white8285]

Staged... Two clowns having a jolly

[@alanw3441]

Starmer knows he is not there to talk to Biden, which is why he laughed and didn't reach to shake hands until he was prompted.

[@billhesford6098]

When was the last time someone beat Russia? Ukraine will not beat them over there.

[@petemc5070]

I expect the handler who operated Blair for the US will be coming out of retirement to work Starmer.

[@rokmare]

This new PM needs a lesson on how to handle old people maybe the King could give him some pointers 😂

[@angelashort1331]

CLOONEY IS A FUTURE DANGER ,HIMSELF .

[@georgebezzegh6383]

Bernies weekend in the WH..a corpse shaking hands😂😂😂

[@user-mf3sk5sr5t]

Yea 2 of em ! Starmer is a right royal plonker ! 🇬🇧

[@Susan18762]

Unless the Dems can get him to step down legally - he's not leaving on his own! That's what I think.....

[@Moondoggy1941]

Did they have to clear Larry the Cat out of the room. I wonder who he would scratch first?

[@GrooveTasticThang]

Think the social awkward one there was Stammer! He is to lead us ( UK) for the next 5/10 years 😅

[@spaceoddity2485]

Yep. It was him being arkward

[@NJTDover]

The new British PM has all the necessary qualities to be a top-notched bootlicker.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Trump 2024! 🇺🇸 Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@PsycInColour]

All of this is just awful…really awful.

[@dianeirvine7624]

I wonder what they talk about Probably immigration and votes

[@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127]

wait how was that unsuitable???

[@RDA8191]

Just got a dementia ad 😅. Dead serious

[@jeremiahkearney5191]

Sure enough it’s uncomfortable, but probably better than shaking the hand of a convicted felon or doing business with a convicted felon. Or doing business with supporters of dictators, war criminals etc.

[@peterfox2538]

Take a seat Mr Putin I mean who are you.

[@gretelgrant-gomez5379]

Biden 74M votes Trump 81M votes

[@user-mf3sk5sr5t]

2 right Henry,s right there ! 😂😂😂😂😂🇬🇧

[@emilymarshall790]

They’re both awful

[@TheDogsbollocks925]

Tweedledee and Tweedledum.

[@Always_Thinking]

It's called the 25th Amendment!

[@ivanskillian6730]

even in formal circumstances, statesmen are....pals?

[@scroggins100]

It reminds me of those first few minutes with you spend with you dotty old uncle and hope he doesnt fart or worse!

[@walidshaikh2176]

Biden’s skinny legs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@garyspencersalt9449]

If he cannot run, why was he put up for the task, liars

[@felimbrady2018]

What's so uncomfortable,more crap journalism

[@Raggyrae3340]

he will l be on life support by then

[@bevmc5061]

More likely six foot under. 😂

[@JesusSaves77799]

As an American who voted for Trump, it’s uncomfortable to see this Australian woman newscaster laughing about Biden because he still is our President and if Australia ever was in trouble, you know the US would be there, so please show some respect. Also, Biden is my parent’s age. I don’t like to see anyone laughing about someone older who can’t help it. I agree with what this man is saying that I don’t think that Biden will be the nominee. However, I think that Harris would be a disaster. She was out of the race quickly in the presidential race, and her staff was known for unprofessional infighting and she has done very little as Vice President. And the border under her charge is and was a disaster. I think the Democratic National Committee would make a huge mistake in picking her. 🙏

[@microy]

Camel la laughs with the best of them…(best positive I could come up with)!

[@Hoopaball]

Awkward is Joe stroking the arm of one black guy while the other brother is thinking, wtf? Haha

[@JulieGoodman-hu2yv]

Great episode. Really enjoyed guests commentary.

[@harrysoothsayer5086]

Hope Michaels reasoning is not liberals

[@kathryncashner3294]

As your piece implied, there is a total difference between resigning as candidate and not running for another term vs. resigning the presidency. Far too many US sites do not discuss that difference. There is a huge financial reason why it is better for the Dem party if Biden is named as the candidate and then withdraws for reasons of medical situation or disability. If he resigns prior to the nomination, all funds donated to "Biden/Harris" go to Harris. If he resigns after the nomination, the old men in their back rooms can nominate anyone they wish to replace him and can assign the funds to anyone they wish. They can also arrange a nice "golden parachute" for Biden. While he has stolen millions thru the years, it is obvious that he will not have a career charging $400K for a one hour speaking engagement or writing books with million dollar advances like some previous presidents and their wives have done. There are a few news outlets that have shown Biden's incapacity over the past 3 years, but all the mainstream media in the US have kept things hidden while the press and the dems in government have either lied or remained silent about the situation.

[@RM-pf3wd]

Australian reporting feels more free ahd light hearted its a breath of fresh air to the British media swamp of hogwash

[@dr.noname6602]

they all have to shake hands for suport from monotairy funds

[@leeandrewuk]

Two lefties don't make a right.

[@donalobrien7582]

WHAT Will we Tall about????????? What about the Weather or Forgetfulness. What about the Cartoon Channel or Sesame Street their my Favourite. What time is Walter Cronkite on ? Will we Sing a Song ? G'day

[@bobbywalker8337]

december 7 A day which will live in infamy as to the federal pigs sold out there solders and there will be no forgetting

[@donwk1892]

Wtheck??.. HELLLLOOOO... BERNIE SANDERS

[@pureblood-nz4ez]

What your wearing is uncomfortable 😂

[@kkmardigrce]

Somebody lost the right to demonstrate? More like your commentator lost all his senses... "we can, you can't" mentality.

[@creditelectric]

Talking of old age......

[@larisamarks4236]

its obviouse that dems lost their mind collectively , wackos everywhere . God pls save our planet Earth

[@dingodave3016]

He aint my pm hes a wef puppet

[@AlgoNudger]

Awk 😂

[@irelandforever5620]

Your math is terrible

[@capricorn1298]

Why do you think president putin will compromise ? Why ...

[@tommisteinsland9353]

A new member sworn into the devil's family !

[@Jimmy-uh8vi]

Heaven help us!!!🤦‍♂️

[@dalsashr4dhs]

you can not win over russia

[@greensnag6625]

Trump and Farage, please come quickly your countries are on fire!

[@tonewheel1773]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Chad-bp3hm]

I'll bet every dollar I have the Big Mike is going to be showing up.

[@davidhardaker192]

Just like the cavalry to the rescue, at the last minute.

[@mikemulrooney4824]

Good vid

[@saifonlawrence2044]

Trump 2024,2028

[@stuartruss7536]

Love how SkyNews take a small bite and blows it up into anything

[@stuartruss7536]

@@rhmrr01 Absolutely. I just love how you lot bite. You do realise that you are here for my entertainment.

[@leehenry5764]

Abit like left-wing press with Trump😂

[@stuartruss7536]

@@leehenry5764 A yes, your orange man baby leader is being persecuted. Apparently, according to him, he was going to be assassinated...or some such bullshit

[@CherubChick1221]

Trump 2024 ❤️‍🔥💪🇺🇸

[@M1984FA]

Sad to see that Sky News too is ignorant about the background of the Ukraine war.

[@Bunnyroo7]

The background is that Russia and the West both acted in bad faith. Russia ruthlessly pursued its interests, the West ruthlessly pursued its interests. Although, prior to 2022, people in the former Warsaw Pact countries (especially former Soviet states like Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine) didn't necessarily hate Russia, they really, really did not trust its policies or ambitions because they had been on the losing end of them far too many times. Ukraine, for its part, was never happy under Russian occupation. Russia grew ambitious and Ukrainians died. That's been the case for centuries. Putin, ageing and desperate to make a name for himself in Russian history, thought he could take his chance to be a successor to Peter the Great and Catherine the Great.

[@spaceoddity2485]

Nato expansion east, kiev nationalists, US overthrew previous Ukrainian president, proxy war That’s the actual history