President Biden had an awkward moment with Democratic Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz Monday while on a trip to the state still reeling from the devastating wildfires that killed at least 114 people and left hundreds more missing earlier this month.
At the conclusion of a press conference after surveying the damage from the wildfire in Lahaina on Maui, Schatz was picked up by the podium microphone offering a sip of water to Biden who didn’t respond before awkwardly walking away.
It appeared as if Biden heard Schatz, but it’s unclear why he didn’t respond.
Democratic Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz offered President Biden a sip of water, but the president appeared not to respond before awkwardly walking away. (Fox News)
Fox News Digital reached out to Schatz’s office and the White House for comment.
Biden’s visit came amid criticism from both sides of the aisle that he has been publicly quiet…