President Biden caught in awkward photo op with pro-Trump children in Pennsylvania

Biden posed among children wearing Trump-themed shirts at a Shanksville firehouse on the 9/11 anniversary.

President Biden found himself in an unusual situation during a visit to a Shanksville, Pennsylvania firehouse to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. 

Surrounded by a crowd of about 16 youngsters, many of whom were dressed in pro-Donald Trump attire, the 81-year-old president appeared somewhat uneasy. 

The photo, captured and shared on social media platform X by conservative influencer Benny Johnson, prominently featured several children sporting shirts with Trump's image, including one with the slogan “I’ll be back” accompanied by an image of the former president in Terminator-style sunglasses.

Courtesy: Jana Musser on X

During his visit, which also included bringing beer and pizza to the firehouse, Biden engaged in a lighthearted moment when a man handed him a red “Trump 2024” hat. 

The president briefly donned the hat, then returned it with a smile, showcasing a moment of light-heartedness amidst the political tension. 

Shanksville, located in a predominantly Republican area of central Pennsylvania, where Trump garnered over 77% of the vote in the 2020 election, presented a backdrop of deep political division.

This visit highlighted the continuing stark political divides in the U.S., even as the president participated in somber ceremonies remembering the victims of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed during the 9/11 attacks after passengers heroically thwarted the hijackers' plans.