Watch: Biden Abruptly Walks Away From Air Force Football Players During White House Ceremony

President Biden Leaves Air Force Football Players Hanging

President Joe Biden left a group of Air Force football players hanging after they attempted to present him with a jersey, helmet, and biden-abruptly-walks-away-from-air-force-football-players-during-white-house-ceremony/” title=”Watch: Biden Abruptly Walks Away From Air Force Football Players During White House Ceremony”>team-signed ball at the White House on Friday. The awkward scene occurred after Biden presented the Air Force football team with the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for their impressive 10-win season, which included victories over the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and Baylor in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Gifts for the President

After receiving the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, the Air Force team wanted to give gifts to the president. They presented him with a jersey, which he accepted, but things got awkward when they tried to give him a helmet and team-signed ball. Biden seemed confused and eventually turned and walked away, leaving the Air Force players standing there with the gifts.

Twitter Reacts

Twitter users were shocked by the president’s behavior, and it’s unclear why he walked away from the team. The Air Force Falcons have won the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy 21 times, more than any other service academy. The trophy, which weighs 170 pounds and is topped by three silver footballs, has been awarded since 1972.

Achievements of the Air Force Football Team

• Defeated U.S. Naval Academy
• Defeated U.S. Military Academy
• Defeated Baylor in the Armed Forces Bowl
• Finished the season with 10 wins

Despite the awkward moment with the president, the Air Force football team can be proud of their impressive achievements during the 2022-2023 season.

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