Unexpected incident occurred during the 23rd anniversary commemoration events of the September 11, 2001 attacks. US President Joe Biden wore a hat with the inscription "Trump 2024" at a closed event held at the Fire Station in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In the footage captured by cameras, it can be seen that Biden talked to a citizen who supports former President Donald Trump and then briefly wore the person's hat. This unexpected gesture quickly spread on social media and caused a wide reaction, especially among Republican Party supporters. The election campaign account of the Republican Party took advantage of the incident and shared Biden's photo with the hat, saying "Thank you for the support, Joe!" A statement from the White House explained the background of the incident. Deputy Spokesperson Andrew Bates, in a statement from the X platform, used the words "After President Biden gave a hat to the Trump supporter as a gesture, this person asked the President to wear his hat as well. He wore the hat briefly," Bates said. Bates also emphasized that Biden spoke about the theme of "unity" at the event. This incident once again highlighted the tension in the political atmosphere and the competition between the two parties ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential elections.
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