Biden awkwardly salutes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as he arrives at G7 Summit

US President Joe Biden awkwardly saluted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as he arrived at the G7 summit in Italy on Thursday.

Biden, 81, was the last of the world leaders to arrive at the venue in southern Puglia as he shuffled onto the stage where Meloni was waiting.

The two spoke for a few moments before Meloni pointed towards a frame of the G7 logo, which each leader in attendance signed with a marker.

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[Ephisus]

Yeah, I'm a lot more concerned about that walk than the salute.

[JustinatorxX]

That’s the kind of salute I give to my wife when she asks me to do something and I playfully say “ yes maam”. This is not a real salute

[jerryhanks]

On behalf of all sane Americans, I’m truly embarrassed

[AbernathyDonovanDunlap]

That salute was no more awkward than that entire meeting and video of him walking.

[CapnCharlie]

Pretty sure that was just one of those "aye aye Cap'n" joking around salutes

[DJWHITE_]

That salute was a playful gesture but man, the way he walks is something else. I'm half expecting him to fall over any minute.

[Lemonis-wjux]

this is sad to watch. Just let this poor old man rest.

[roxrix]

Meloni was directing Biden to go over and sign the G7 Logo with a marker, so he saluted her, to indicate compliance.

[sherrijackson]

I dont know what is worse Biden tottering off or standing frozen still

[christinem]

You obviously have never been around anyone in the military if you think that's a salute.

[b-man]

I don't care what your political affiliation is, this country CANNOT handle another 4-years of Joe People can be in denial all they want, he is "gone" mentally and physically. Jill needs to step-up and tell him that it's TIME TO RETIRE!!!

[Tadeas]

"Where am I, mommy" ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Redsince]

At least he’s not babbling about being eaten by sharks😂😂😂😂

[johncoppinger]

It’s like watching a remote controlled robot, which in effect is what he is I suppose 🤷‍♂️

[randiznannz-pcyt]

His shoes are specifically designed for him not to trip over and fall as usual and that’s why he’s walking like a robot 😂😂

[pvzegub]

Actual awkward thing is when he signed the book, and again walked back to Meloni. They cut the video. Some official had to come and guide him out.

[phillipclark]

She was telling him where to go and stand. He said yes ma'am 😂😂😂 That's Biden 😂

[tytlersbicycle]

While quipping “Guten Tag, señorita!”

[sephiroth]

@0:20 could tell PM Meloni was talking to him like he is a dementia patient at a nursing home

[LobsterPuncher]

Joe's Brain: Don't sniff her hair, don't sniff her hair, don't sniff her hair....

Joe: *salutes*

Joe's Brain: Nailed it.