Democrat President Joe Biden lost his temper and threatened a reporter during an event at the White House, video shows.
Biden was hosting an event with social media influencers when he appeared angered by questioning, even threatening to throw his phone across the room.
Independent journalist and social media darling Jonathan M. Katz was filing Biden while pressing him about his support for Israel during the war in Hamas-controlled Gaza.
Katz asked Biden what he would do to prevent the “genocide” that was taking place with American-funded weapons.
The president tried to sidestep the questions, claiming he was working to reduce casualties in Gaza.
However, when Katz pressed him on the issue, the president grew impatient.
“I know you’re a typical press guy, you’re grabbing me in front of all this,” Biden said angrily
“But I trust you about as far as I can throw your phone.
“I have a good arm man.
“I can throw a long way,” he confusingly added.
White House aides then stepped in to break up the conversations.
Katz said he was approached by aides after the exchange and escorted away from the president.
He posted the video on his TikTok account which has roughly 70,000 followers.
The video quickly went viral across social media platforms.
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🚨BIDEN LOSES TEMPER AT TIKTOK STAR DURING WHITE HOUSE MEETING
Biden lost his temper during a White House meeting with social media influencers, threatening to throw a TikTok star’s phone.
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Katz wrote on his Racket news website that he was surprised to get an invitation to the White House that included a host of left-leaning social media stars and celebrities.
He said it was “ironic” that he was invited to the White House even after the president signed a bill banning TikTok.
Katz also revealed that the guests at the White House included actor David Cross from the show “Arrested Development,” actress Fran Drescher, Yvette Nicole Brown from the show “Community,” Diedrich Bader from “Veep,” and “Hot Shots” actor Jon Cryer.
Jordan Klepper of “The Daily Show” was also present and impressionist Matt Friend, and V Spehar from “UnderTheDesk News.”
As the exchange with Katz highlights, many young progressives on TikTok remain angry at the White House because Biden supports the Israeli war in Gaza.
On Friday, The New York Times reported that Biden and Democrat allies are “working furiously” to build an army of social media supporters who will create pro-Biden content for social media.
The Biden campaign has spent $2 million to retain the firm Village Marketing, according to the report.
The organization focuses on social media outreach.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is planning to invite a host of influencers to the convention.
However, they are put off by the possibility of future uncomfortable videos of TikTok stars interacting with the president.
Social media star Joshua Doss was recently contacted for an interview with Biden.
However, he was told that he could not ask about Gaza.
Biden continues struggling to earn support from young stars on TikTok, especially after signing a bill that would effectively ban the app if the Chinese-owned company does not sell it.
President Donald Trump made a monster debut on TikTok earlier this month.
Trump’s soared 6.3 million followers within hours.
The Biden campaign account, meanwhile, only has 376,000 followers, despite being active on the platform for months.
Biden has also lashed out publicly against traditional media outlets.
During a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 Summit in Italy on Thursday, Biden complained that reporters were not following the “rules” by only asking questions about Ukraine.
“I wish you guys would play by the rules a little bit,” he grumbled after reporters asked about the war in Gaza.
Biden also has threatened to fight journalists, when questioned about his age.
“I can do it better than anybody you know,” he said to TIME reporters during an interview.
“You’re looking at me, I can take you too.”
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