Staff Reports
President Joe Biden pulled a fast one on his social media followers on Wednesday with a cryptic two-word tweet: “I’m sick.” The internet went into collective panic mode, but the plot twist here is purely made-for-TV drama. Turns out, it was all just a clever ruse tied to the recent news of his COVID-19 diagnosis.
The big surprise, however, wasn’t that Biden’s campaign account tweeted the ominous message. No, the real jaw-dropper came three minutes later when it became clear this was all a contrived setup to rake in some campaign cash for his floundering reelection bid. In his follow-up post, Biden took aim at Elon Musk and other affluent individuals, warning his followers about these so-called elites trying to “buy” the election. And of course, he included a convenient link directing sympathizers to donate to his campaign coffers.
Elon Musk, who drew Biden’s ire, has recently cozied up to the GOP, even giving former President Donald Trump a thumbs-up on social media. That makes Musk and his billionaire buddies, who have also signaled support for Trump, perfect villains in Biden’s re-election melodrama. It seems like Musk has switched his allegiance after years of supporting Democratic heavyweights like Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and, ironically, Biden himself. Just this week, reports surfaced of Musk dumping millions into a pro-Trump super PAC. Call it a billionaire’s change of heart or just common sense finally kicking in.
Meanwhile, Biden’s desperate cash grab came as the Republican National Convention rolled into its third night, focused on unity and strength. Republicans were popping champagne bottles and celebrating their cohesive front, something Biden sorely needs but lacks in his camp. The contrast couldn’t be clearer; one side is busy infighting and spamming for donations, while the other is showcasing a united front.
President Joe Biden arrives in Delaware and slowly exits Air Force One without wearing a mask after testing positive for COVID earlier in the day.
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In an era where political theater has reached peak absurdity, Biden’s antics could win an Oscar for Best Performance in a Fundraising Campaign. However, it might take more than social media stunts to sway American voters already tired of the theatrics coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Biden’s strategy seems as thin as his poll numbers, and ruffled feathers among America’s everyday citizens don’t bode well for a candidate banking on billionaire bashing to fill his campaign wallet.
