The Curious Case of Biden’s Unshakeable Exit: Did President Lula Get the Cold Shoulder?

During a joint speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, President Biden appeared to wander off the stage without shaking President Lula’s hand. The Brazilian leader was visibly irritated by the incident, which occurred minutes after President Biden walked through a flag to take the podium. In a video of the incident, President Biden is seen finishing his speech and walking off the stage. However, he appears to be lost in thought and does not notice President Lula waiting to shake his hand. President Lula extends his hand for several seconds, but President Biden walks past him and down the steps of the stage. The incident was widely reported in the Brazilian media, and many Brazilians were outraged by what they perceived as a snub to their president. President Lula’s office issued a statement saying that the Brazilian leader was “disappointed“ by President Biden’s actions. The White House has not commented on the incident, but sources familiar with