Joe Biden mocked as he accidentally stumbles onto 'Reacher' set in Philadelphia: 'That's his go-to move'

Joe Biden and his son Hunter unintentionally walked onto the 'Reacher' Season 4 set while the show was filming in Philadelphia on June 16
PUBLISHED JUN 18, 2025
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson clicked some pictures with Joe Biden and posted them on his Instagram (@alanritchson/Instagram)
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson clicked some pictures with Joe Biden and posted them on his Instagram (@alanritchson/Instagram)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Former President Joe Biden accidentally stumbled onto the set of Amazon Prime's show 'Reacher' Season 4 in Philadelphia during a rare public outing on Monday, June 16.

The ex-POTUS was on his way to breakfast with his wife Jill and son Hunter when they crossed onto a street where the crew of the Prime Video series was filming an outdoor scene, photographer Hugh E Dillon told CBS Philadelphia.


 
 
 
 
 
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Joe Biden accidentally crashes 'Reacher' set in Philadelphia

Hugh E Dillon told the outlet, "I thought it was the end of the scene — that they were wrapping for the day. And no, it was, you know, Joe Biden decided he needed some breakfast at Parc Rittenhouse."

The photographer, who was documenting the shoot, admitted that he initially mistook the approaching black SUVs for part of the production, per Parade.



 

He said, "Out walked these men, that I thought they were actors, but then the entire cast and crew started clapping and cheering. Then someone said, 'We love you, Joe, we love you!'"

On Tuesday, June 17, 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson took to Instagram and shared some photos posing with the former president, and Hunter, confirming just how unscripted the moment was.



 

He captioned the post, "So our Reacher set got in the way of these legends. Was a privilege and honor to meet the Biden family. They couldn’t have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious, and present."

"We chatted briefly about simple stuff, like string theory and quantum entanglement. Then Joe beat me at arm wrestling. All in a day’s work," the actor added.

U.S. President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office to speak about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. Former President Donald Trump defeated Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden pledged to work with the Trump team to ensure a smooth transition and invited the former President for an Oval Office meeting. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Former President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office to speak about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 07, 2024, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Moreover, eyewitnesses said Biden spent about an hour inside before exiting to cheers, as per reports.

He also took selfies with onlookers, shook hands with the crew and cast, and smiled for residents, per the outlet.

Internet trolls Joe Biden as he accidentally crashes 'Reacher' set

Several internet users trolled Joe Biden as he accidentally stumbled onto the set of Amazon Prime's show 'Reacher' Season 4 in Philadelphia during a rare public outing with his wife Jill, and son Hunter.

An online comment read, "Joe wondering around lost again. Good to see some things have stayed consistent!" while one added, "Joe stumbles around like a Roomba that has lost its programming."

A person also stated, "Don't worry, he won't remember it tomorrow," whereas one mentioned, "He probably thought he was in Washington?"

A user also wrote, "Joe accidentally stumbles everywhere he goes. Have you seen him walk (and fall and trip) lately? That's his go-to move," while one commented, "'We love you Joe, we love you' and Joe chimed in and clapped and said to Hunter 'where is Joe?'"

A person also added, "Does this surprise anyone? Clearly the guy is as befuddled as ever!"

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