In Joe's first ride as president, good manners are back

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David Begnaud @DavidBegnaud · 8m
In his first ride, as President, in ‘the beast’ President Biden escorted his wife to her side of the vehicle then went around to his side.
The license plate reads 46.

Link to tweet

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. Unlike 45 who didn't help his wife....

At all during that day and for the first years.

Chivalry is in Joe's DNA.

[frazzled]

2. I bet Jill's feet are killing her

Jill, they look great, but as a woman of similar age ... ouch! Try some lower-heeled shoes next time you have to stand for that long. Been there (well, not at an inauguration), done that, regretted it, given it up.

[SMC22307]

4. Seriously? You think Dr. Biden can't handle her footwear?

[frazzled]

5. I kind of do

I saw her walk over to that car door, and I could tell she was gonna kick off those spikes and rub her feet for the duration of the ride. I recognized the walk.

[SMC22307]

6. Because you have problems doesn't mean she does.

Seriously, she's our new First Lady and you home in on... shoes?

[frazzled]

7. I'm not criticizing her; I'm empathizing with her

Jeebus, chill. You can best respect our new President and First Lady by giving up the angry attitude.

[SMC22307]

8. She may not experience the pain you do. Your "empathy" may not be needed.

It's truly bizarre to think she's not smart enough to know what footware to choose on this momentous (and long) day.

[lillypaddle]

13. Give it a break

She wasn't criticizing. Either you aren't a woman who has had to stand in high heels for any length of time, or you aren't a woman. No need to be so sensitive and defensive.

[obamanut2012]

10. It is obvious they were bothering her

The poster is correct.

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11. I did notice the veteran First Ladies experience

...may have led them to eschew heels, at least this time.

[treestar]

15. Same here

Noticing the three former First Ladies in flatter shoes. They’ve been there and one that!

[Caliman73]

9. Love is back at the White House!

You can tell by the way they interact with each other that there is a deep love and respect that the Biden's have for each other. Similar to President Obama and Michelle. Natural, not forced or faked. Love.

There will be NO pulling away of the hand, when they are out in public. No speculation about "body doubles". No stupid jackets.

We have a NORMAL President and First Lady back in the White House!

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12. the difference is positively transformative

...democracy does that.

[crickets]

14. Love and mutual respect. It's so refreshing to see it again. nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

16. OT: Moron designers should not put sharp corners on doors.

Note the man's hand covering that top sharp corner and nothing covering the lower sharp corner. These are completely unnecessary hazards.