Biden Tells Climate Protestor to 'Shush Up' During Speech Honoring John McCain

During a speech in Tempe, Arizona, President Biden was interrupted by a climate protestor who repeatedly shouted, "Why have you yet to declare a climate emergency?"1. The President offered to meet with the heckler after his speech if he would "shush up" and let him finish his remarks1. The man continued to shout, prompting Biden to pause for 13 seconds with his head down before finally saying, "I tell you what, if you shush up, I'll meet with you immediately after this, OK?"1. The crowd applauded as the President continued his speech1.

Key Facts

1. President Biden was interrupted by a climate protestor during a speech in Tempe, Arizona1.
2. The man repeatedly shouted, "Why have you yet to declare a climate emergency?"1.
3. Biden offered to meet with the heckler after his speech if he would "shush up" and let him finish his remarks1.
4. The man continued to shout, prompting Biden to pause for 13 seconds before finally saying, "I tell you what, if you shush up, I'll meet with you immediately after this, OK?"1.
5. The crowd applauded as the President continued his speech1.