Leading up to the Olympics, President Joe Biden had a rough week. Not only was he reportedly ill he decided to withdraw from the race.
Several reports indicate that top Democrats, including Schumer, Pelosi, and Obama, wanted him to withdraw.
Regardless of how you feel about Biden, there were probably a lot of emotions going on in the Biden family.
So what does Joe’s faithful companion do? Console and stand by her husband?
Nope, she flies off for the limelight.
First Lady Jill Biden headed to Paris for the opening ceremony of the Olympic games.
While she was there, she managed to stick her foot in her mouth as well.
The First Lady lauded the opening ceremony of the Olympics, calling the event a “spectacular” display.
The First Lady found the ceremony that mocked Christianity captivating, even comparing Paris and Los Angeles. She pointed out the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris contrasted with the dazzling allure of Hollywood in Los Angeles, referring to it as, “The magic of Hollywood that makes all dreams come true.” She sees Los Angeles as a city where new generations of dreamers shape culture, a sentiment that resonates with many.
The International Olympic Committee was criticized for featuring a drag show parody of “The Last Supper,” in which representations of Jesus Christ, his apostles, and the Greek god Dionysus were depicted. The reaction to this has been considerable.
NEW: Self-proclaimed Christian Jill Biden says the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics was spectacular, doesn't know how the U.S. will "top this" in 2028.
"It was spectacular… I was thinking to myself, oh my God, oh my God, how are we gonna top this? How are we gonna top… pic.twitter.com/atXOTH2c5X
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 28, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, voiced his shock, stating the scene was disrespectful to Christians worldwide who tuned into the ceremony. C Spire, a Mississippi tech company, was equally appalled and decided to withdraw their advertisements from the Olympics. NFL kicker Harrison Butker, known for his vocal expression of faith, and several religious leaders also expressed their disapproval.
In response to the outcry, the organizers of the summer games issued an “apology” to those who found the act offensive. Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps clarified that it was not their intention to disrespect any religious group. She explained that the ceremony aimed to celebrate community tolerance and added, “If people have taken any offense, we are really sorry.”
