A newly surfaced video showing President Joe Biden in an awkward interaction with a woman has reignited discussions about his mental acuity and potential impact on the 2024 presidential race. The undated footage captures the 81-year-old president leaning toward a woman dressed in a blue suit as if to kiss her, only for First Lady Jill Biden to intervene and redirect him.

The incident has sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some users found the situation amusing and dismissed it as a harmless mistake, while others voiced concern over the president’s ability to make critical decisions. One Republican supporter commented, “Keep going Joe! Only you can save American democracy! By ensuring a MAGA top to bottom landslide.” Another critic questioned, “If Joe can’t tell who his wife is, what is he doing making any decisions for the Country?” Yet, there were also voices defending Biden, with one user stating, “It is a little crazy, but not so crazy. Keep him in the race.”

The video coincides with growing speculation about President Biden’s future in the 2024 presidential race. Reports from several media outlets suggest internal discussions within the Democratic Party regarding his potential withdrawal from the race. Influential figures like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama are reportedly involved in these discussions.

Despite these reports, Biden campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond firmly denied any intention of the president to step down. “The New York Times reporting is absolutely wrong,” Richmond told MSNBC. “The president has said that he is running and it’s the end of the story.”