Biden mocked for using pillow to boost himself up during Oval Office farewell speech: 'Final humiliation'

WASHINGTON, DC: Joe Biden’s farewell address was supposed to be a somber moment for his presidency. Instead, it morphed into a roast-worthy spectacle with unintended props and awkward optics.

The 82-year-old president sat in the Oval Office Wednesday night, January 15, to deliver his 18-minute goodbye to the nation.

Biden had a little cushion wedged under his presidential backside. Photos snapped from outside the room exposed the whole setup: Biden perched on the pillow, with an emergency box of tissues and a glass of water sitting conveniently within reach on his right, the New York Post reported.

None of this was visible during the front-view camera shots streaming his speech, but the unintentional behind-the-scenes peek was enough to send his critics into overdrive.

Social Media has a field day roasting Joe Biden

Social media wasted no time trolling the outgoing president.

"Looks more like a retirement home speech than a farewell to the nation," one posted on X.

"The pillow’s really great for muffling awkward sounds," a second user quipped.

"Resting his bony cheeks on a pillow while pointing the finger at the camera is so beautifully ironic. Farewell, Diaper Joe," another wrote.

"This picture of Biden is the best example of the condition of the Democrat party at this time. I have never in my 85 years seen such a devastating fall from grace by either party in such a short time. Biden can take his pillow/tissue and depart - the Party can't they are stuck!" read a comment.

"His Staff must really despise him for allowing a photo like this to be released," someone else offered.

"One final and total humiliation," another remarked.

The Oval Office was crowded for Biden’s farewell speech. Against the wall sat Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, and First Lady Jill Biden. And while they looked appropriately serious for the occasion, there have been reports of chilly vibes between Harris and Jill.

First Son Hunter Biden and his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, were also in attendance.

Biden takes thinly-veiled jabs at Trump and Elon Musk

Joe Biden’s speech was heavy on warnings, though some critics felt it was more finger-pointing than introspection. Calling his presidency “one of the toughest years” in US history, Biden claimed an “oligarchy” is forming in America. Of course, this was a not-so-subtle jab at Elon Musk, one of Trump’s buddies.

“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America … that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights, their freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead,” Biden said. He also borrowed a page from Dwight Eisenhower, warning about a “tech-industrial complex” and the dangers it poses.

Then Biden spoke of “dark money” in politics and suggested Congress should ban its members from trading stocks. But critics were quick to clap back. Fox News’ Dana Perino fired back, asking: “When he talks about dark money, does he not remember that just last week, he gave the Medal of Freedom award to George Soros?”

But Biden didn’t stop there. He called for 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, who currently have lifetime appointments, and even took a shot at his successor, Donald Trump. “We need to amend the Constitution to make clear that no president, no president, is immune from crimes that he or she commits while in office,” Biden said, sounding noticeably tired.

However, the speech ended on a somewhat hopeful note. “I wish the incoming administration success because I want America to succeed," Biden concluded.

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