Joe Biden’s attempt at spreading Christmas cheer ended up sparking confusion - and a bit of laughter - after the former president was barely visible in his own holiday family photo.
On Christmas Eve, Biden, 83, posted a cheerful message on X, writing: “Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve filled with love.”
But instead of standing front and center, he was awkwardly tucked in the back corner, with only part of his face peeking out from behind First Lady Jill Biden.
Awkward crop has people asking: “Where’s Joe?”
The festive family picture, taken in front of a lit Christmas tree, shows the Bidens gathered close for the holiday.
Jill stands confidently near the front of the group, while Joe is positioned behind her shoulder - almost hidden from view.
Hunter Biden takes a prominent spot in the shot, living up to his old Secret Service code name “Chieftain.”
His daughter Maisy also grabs a front-row spot, alongside Biden’s daughter Ashley and Hunter’s wife Melissa Cohen. Biden’s eldest granddaughter Naomi is also pictured.
But with Biden barely visible, fans on social media couldn’t help but point it out.
“Took me a while to find ya, champ,” one user joked, sharing a zoomed-in image showing Biden’s partial face. Another simply wrote: “Where’s Joe?”
Some teased Jill for appearing to “snub” him, while others laughed at how he seemed like an afterthought in his own family’s Christmas photo.
Health concerns and political fallout still loom
The holiday post also stirred up deeper concerns among supporters and critics, many of whom sent well-wishes as Biden continues his battle with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
The moment added fresh fuel to long-standing questions about Biden’s age and health.
At 83, he made history as the oldest man to serve as U.S. president, but last year he was forced to step away from his bid for re-election.
That decision came after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, which triggered public concern within the Democratic Party.
Fellow Democrats pressured him to exit the race, voicing fears that he was no longer mentally fit to lead.