Biden scolds reporter during meeting with UK prime minister

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US President Joe Biden sharply chastised a reporter during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Friday for breaking White House protocol. The reporter attempted to ask a question regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent threats of war, interrupting the opening remarks.

Biden quickly responded, instructing the reporter to wait. "You be quiet till I speak, ok? That's what I'd say. Good idea?" Biden told the reporter. Despite the initial reprimand, the reporter pressed on with the question, prompting Biden to reiterate his point.

"Well, you gotta be quiet, I'm going to make a statement here, ok?" Biden said before turning to Prime Minister Starmer to continue the meeting’s planned discussion.

Typically, in foreign leader meetings, the protocol dictates that both leaders deliver their opening remarks before journalists are given the opportunity to ask questions. The brief exchange between Biden and the reporter has stirred some conversation online about the president’s handling of the situation, with critics and supporters weighing in on the decorum expected in such settings.