Biden has awkward moment after Obama Center ceremony

Former President Joe Biden had an awkward moment at the conclusion of the opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18, 2026, when he moved back toward the stage after other principals had already exited. Video from the event shows Biden looking into the crowd and asking where his granddaughter was. A source familiar with the situation said he was trying to find her in the audience. The ceremony brought together Barack Obama, Biden, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and other political and entertainment figures. The incident comes as Biden faces renewed scrutiny over his health and his decision to seek reelection in 2024.