5 Times During the Debate When Biden and Trump Almost Kissed But Didn't
The presidential debate was marked by tense moments and close encounters, teasing a potential romantic connection between Biden and Trump, leaving viewers intrigued.
Last night's presidential debate was a rollercoaster of emotions, policy discussions, and near-misses in the realm of unexpected physical affection.
While viewers tuned in expecting to hear about the economy, climate change, and foreign policy, what they got instead was a tantalizing dance of almost-romance between two of America's most powerful septuagenarians.
Here are five moments when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump came this close to locking lips but, tragically, didn't.
The "You're a Child" Moment
As tensions rose during a heated exchange about NATO, Biden leaned in and called Trump a child. For a brief, magical second, it seemed like Trump might respond by planting a big wet one right on Biden's lips. Instead, he just called Biden a whiner. Americans collectively sighed in disappointment.
The Cognitive Test Tango
When Trump bragged about acing his cognitive tests, he and Biden engaged in a verbal sparring match that brought their faces mere inches apart. As Trump described the difficulty of identifying an elephant, it appeared he might mistake Biden for a wrinkly pachyderm and go in for a trunk-to-trunk smooch. Alas, it was not to be.
The Golf Handicap Head-Fake
In a surprising twist, the debate turned to a discussion of the candidates' golf skills. As Biden challenged Trump to a driving contest, the two leaned in so close their noses almost touched. Viewers held their breath, hoping this would be the moment when clubs would be dropped and lips would meet. Instead, they just argued about handicaps.
The Social Security Seduction
During a heated exchange about Social Security, Biden accused Trump of wanting to cut benefits. As Trump vehemently denied this claim, the two found themselves in a classic rom-com position: faces close, eyes locked, breath mingling. For a moment, it seemed like they might forget their differences and come together in a passionate embrace. But then Trump started talking about immigration again, and the moment was lost.
The Closing Statement Come-Hither
As the debate drew to a close, both candidates delivered their final statements. They began inching closer to each other with each word, their voices dropping to sultry whispers. The sexual tension was palpable as they reached the end of their allotted time. Viewers across America leaned forward, certain that this would be the moment when these two political titans would finally succumb to their hidden desires. But the moderators called time, and the almost-lovers retreated to their respective podiums.
While the debate may not have provided much clarity on policy issues, it did offer a thrilling will-they-won't-they subplot that kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
Analysts are already speculating about what might happen in the next debate. Will Biden and Trump finally give in to their obvious attraction? Will a third candidate enter the race and turn this into a love triangle? Or will we be forever left wondering what could have been if these two star-crossed politicians had just listened to their hearts instead of their campaign advisers?
Only time will tell. America will be tuning in to the next debate with bated breath, hoping to finally see the passionate makeout session we've all been waiting for. ■
