Biden's Medal of Honor Ceremony Exit: Was It Disrespectful?

President Biden was criticized on Wednesday for walking out of the Medal of Honor ceremony for retired Army Capt. Larry Taylor before the end of the ceremony.

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Some military veterans on social media blasted Biden for leaving the ceremony before the benediction. AP

Taylor was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War, when he single-handedly saved the lives of several of his fellow soldiers.

Biden presented Taylor with the medal at a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday. However, he left the ceremony early, before the closing benediction.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden left early because he was feeling "hot." She also said that he had been in close contact with First Lady Jill Biden, who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier that day.

Some people believe that Biden should have stayed for the entire ceremony, regardless of how he was feeling. They argue that the Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that the United States can bestow, and that it is a significant honor to be awarded one.

Others believe that Biden had a legitimate reason for leaving early. They point out that he was feeling hot and that he had been in close contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19. They also argue that he had already spoken at length about Taylor's heroism, and that he did not need to stay for the entire ceremony.

Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide whether or not they believe that Biden was disrespectful by leaving early. There are valid arguments to be made on both sides of the issue.

In a statement, Taylor's family said that they were "disappointed" that Biden left early, but that they understood his reasons. They said that they were "deeply honored" by the ceremony and that they were "grateful" to Biden for presenting Taylor with the Medal of Honor.

The incident has sparked a debate about whether or not Biden was disrespectful to Taylor and his family by leaving early. Some people believe that he was, while others believe that he had a legitimate reason for doing so. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide what they believe.