Decoding the Biden-Obama Conversation: A Lip Reader's Interpretation
Caught on Camera: Biden and Obama's 'Vigorous' Discussion
On a Wednesday afternoon, President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama were seen having an animated conversation during Ethel Kennedy's funeral. Kennedy passed away the previous Thursday at the age of 96 following a stroke.
Since the camera didn't pick up their voices, the internet took it upon itself to make some humorous guesses about what was being said.
Professional Lip Reader Hired to Decipher Conversation
The NY Post reported on Thursday that they had hired a professional lip reader to decode the conversation. Surprisingly, the internet's humorous guesses weren't too far off the mark!
According to the lip reader, President Biden complained to former President Barack Obama that "she" is "not as strong as me", with Obama agreeing and saying "that's true". This conversation was interpreted as an assessment of Vice President Kamala Harris' standing in the upcoming November 5 election. The conversation took place at Ethel Kennedy's memorial service in Washington.
Details of the Conversation
"She's not as strong as me," Biden reportedly said, as per the lip reader's translation. This translation was derived from analyzing the lip movements seen in the video of the discussion.
"I know … that's true," Obama agreed, adding, "We have time."
"Yeah, we'll get it in time," Biden responded. It is believed that Biden was persuaded by other Democrats to step aside and let Harris take the party's nomination on July 21, a move that Obama reportedly supported.
The Lip Reader's Credentials
The Post hired Jeremy Freeman, a London-based forensic lip reader, to decipher the conversation. Freeman, who was born deaf, has been serving as a certified expert witness for litigants, police, and journalists for 16 years. Despite the conversation, Freeman detected no tension between Obama and Biden.
Reactions to the Lip Reading
Biden's spokesman, Andrew Bates, dismissed the lip reading, jokingly asking if the Post's usual right-wing soothsayer was out of office. He stated that only Biden and Obama know what they discussed.
An Obama source echoed this sentiment, stating that only the two presidents know what was discussed and any other claims are ridiculous.
Bottom Line
The conversation between Biden and Obama has sparked much speculation and humor. While a professional lip reader's interpretation has been offered, it's important to remember that only the two presidents truly know what was discussed. What are your thoughts on this intriguing incident? Feel free to share this article with your friends and let us know your opinions. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, available every day at 6pm.
