Video Of Biden Detail Raises Questions
This weekend, First Lady Jill Biden found herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons during what was supposed to be a low-key getaway to Los Olivos, California. What started as a simple stopover in the quaint town quickly turned into a viral moment, thanks to the actions of her security detail.
So, here’s what went down. Jill Biden, along with her stepson Hunter Biden and other family members, made a surprise visit to Los Olivos—a small, picturesque town known for its wineries and art galleries.
Fresh off a visit to Vandenberg Space Force Base, where President Joe Biden addressed military personnel, the First Family was en route to yet another vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. But before they could fully kick back, they decided to indulge in a bit of shopping.
However, what should have been a routine pit stop quickly spiraled into chaos. A video clip surfaced showing Secret Service agents aggressively clearing a path for the First Lady and her family, forcefully pushing locals out of the way.
The agents could be heard shouting commands like “Out of the way! Move! Now! Now!” as bewildered bystanders scrambled to make room. The First Lady, casually dressed for her shopping trip, appeared unfazed by the commotion, but the heavy-handed approach didn’t go unnoticed.
Now for another NINE-day vacation in Delaware.
Taxpayers are spending millions of dollars on planes and helicopters and motorcades and Secret Service to ferry POTUS Biden and his family all over the country on this endless vacation.
Do none of them have a job? https://t.co/vwJzc6k6f8— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) August 26, 2024
This incident has sparked a wave of criticism, with many questioning the need for such forceful tactics in a small, peaceful town. Los Olivos is a far cry from the bustling streets of D.C., and the locals were likely unprepared for such a dramatic display of security. The video quickly made the rounds on social media, drawing ire from users who felt the response was excessive and out of place in the serene setting of the California town.
The timing of this incident couldn’t be worse for the Biden administration. The First Family has already faced scrutiny over their frequent vacations, with this latest nine-day trip to Delaware adding fuel to the fire. Critics have pointed out the significant taxpayer expense associated with these trips—millions of dollars spent on planes, helicopters, and motorcades to ferry the Bidens around the country.
This isn’t the first time the First Lady has been associated with a display of power that rubbed people the wrong way. Just last year, she remarked on the “sense of power” she feels as motorcades clear entire freeways for her travels—a comment that didn’t sit well with taxpayers. And now, with this latest incident, that perception of power seems to be under even more scrutiny.