Biden front and center for new G20 photo after missing last one – Washington Examiner

President Joe Biden was at the forefront of the latest round of photos with world leaders at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, following a mishap that caused him to miss yesterday’s photo.

Footage of Biden making his way to the stage with the other global leaders was shared online. He stood between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, Biden was absent from the G20 summit “family photo, along with Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Another “family picture” group photo of #G20 #G20Brazil #g20summit2024 G20 Summit leaders in Rio de Janeiro Brazil … this time, Pres. Biden is there … pic.twitter.com/1UIbMzeBEL

— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) November 19, 2024

A senior U.S. official said Monday’s mix-up was due to “logistical” challenges, which resulted in the group photo being taken early rather than waiting for everyone to show up.

The footage of Biden missing the first round of photos caused some shouts from the press, with several people questioning where the president was.

BREAKING 🚨 Reporters are shocked that World leaders at G20 took a group photo without Biden

World Leaders didn’t wait for him to get on Stage and as Biden walked up they ALL WALKED OFF

REPORTER: “WHERE’S BIDEN…OH MY GOD”

America is NOT respected anymore pic.twitter.com/cq7yrDsHUv

— Marjorie Taylor Greene Press Release (Parody) (@MTGrepp) November 18, 2024

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While Biden did not make it to Monday’s photo shoot, he did take a photo with Trudeau and Meloni, which he shared on his presidential X account. He wrote that it was “great” to meet with them.

It was great to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada and Prime Minister Meloni of Italy today at the G20. We will continue to strengthen our alliances to make the world a better, safer place. pic.twitter.com/64eT5M147R

— President Biden (@POTUS) November 19, 2024

Biden missing the first G20 summit photo shoot is the second time he has gone viral during his visit to Brazil, as footage of him disappearing into the Amazon Rainforest on Sunday was also shared on X. Many social media users joked that Biden got lost in the forest.

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