Biden Cracks Up Onstage After Elton John Blurts Defiant Profane Cry Against ‘Misinformation’ And ‘Scapegoating’

President Joe Biden laughed and made the sign of the cross as rock legend Elton John blurted out a profane rallying cry against “misinformation” and “scapegoating” of LGBTQ+ people.

The president continued a busy post-debate schedule by speaking at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center grand opening ceremony in New York City, site of the Stonewall Uprising.

He introduced Elton John by noting his “dear friend” was a guest at the White House to receive

As you can tell, I want to say a hell of a lot more, but I’m not going to — (laughter) — because I want to hear a guy you — you know, there’s a guy that you’ve probably heard about. He’s a dear friend. A guy’s, like so many Americans, whose family loves this iconic music — my family loves it. And, of course, his incredible music career. He also empowered countless people to be themselves, to be treated with dignity and respect they deserve, including those in the fight against HIV/A- — H- — HIV/AIDS, a fight he led with sheer willpower.

Two years ago, Jill and I had the honor to host him in the White House and bestow on him the National Humanitarian Med- — Humanities Medal, one of America’s highest awards.

So, today, we’re honored to be with him again here at Stonewall.

Please welcome Elton John.

John gave a brief speech that included a message that got laughs from Biden and roars from the crowd:

ELTON JOHN: And as President Biden has reminded us today, too, we face one of those seminal moments.

Do we stand up for our vision and our values? Or let misinformation and senseless scapegoating turn back the clock?

No fucking way! (APPLAUSE) No!

(Biden Crosses Self).

In this moment, two humans take pride and fight on. So let us honor LGBTQ+ people everywhere who have done it for justice and commit as I do, as long as I’m still standing, to continue to stand with you as we together create a better, fairer and more just world for us all.

Thank you! Have a great and happy pride!

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