Joe Biden Takes Jab At Elon Musk With 'I Am Sick' Post After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Joe Biden's presidential campaign may be riddled with hiccups, but he is embracing them all with positive energy.

The current White House resident implored the public to donate to his campaign with a clever ad. In it, he bashed his biggest opponent, Donald Trump, and his active billionaire supporter, Elon Musk.

Joe Biden's plea for donations comes at the heels of his positive COVID-19 diagnosis and Donald Trump's rally shooting.

The POTUS playfully called voters to action on X by using his recent COVID-19 diagnosis to promote a donation plea. He began by sharing the tweet, "I'm sick," seemingly confirming his health scare before elaborating with:

"of Elon Musk and his rich buddies trying to buy this election. And if you agree, pitch in here."

The second tweet came with a flyer of Trump and Musk alongside the words "Defeat Trump" and a "Donate" button. Clicking the link leads to a donation site where Biden's team stressed the importance of voters' assistance.

"We must stop Donald Trump. We're counting on this team to invest in the necessary resources to stop him. Donate now," the site pleaded, urging the public to donate as low as $10 or above $2000.

Biden's donation bid received mixed reactions from X users, with some finding his jab at Musk hypocritical. These critics noted that Mark Zuckerberg allegedly supported his 2020 election with $400 million.

"Mark Zuckerburg spent $400 million helping you win the 2020 election. If you actually had a problem with it, you could have changed it. You're only complaining now because the billionaires, like most other people, are shifting to Donald Trump," someone claimed.

Another shared a news article about Zuckerberg's alleged donations, quipping, "So you admit Mark bought the 2020 election for you then?" Other X users found the ad ingenious, with one declaring, "Your team lowkey cooked with this."

"Nah, this actually hilarious LMFAOOO," a supporter chimed, while a third penned, "lol, this was a good delayed thread." One X user praised Biden's reps, writing, "PR team had to steal the phone back and try to save it."

News of Biden's positive COVID-19 diagnosis came shortly after his visit to Las Vegas caused a stir at a local restaurant. The Blast reported that White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed his health scare in a statement.

"He is vaccinated and boosted, and he is experiencing mild symptoms. He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," Jean-Pierre said, adding:

"The White House will provide regular updates on the President's status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation."

Biden reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after suffering from upper respiratory symptoms. These signs included "a runny nose, cough, and general malaise," per his doctor's statement.

Days before his COVID-19 diagnosis, The Blast reported that Biden had condemned the use of violence against Trump. He slammed the rally shooting on X, imploring Americans to stand against gun violence.

"I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. I'm grateful to hear that he's safe and doing well. I'm praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally as we await further information," Biden penned.

The POTUS continued: "Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There's no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."

Following the shooting at his Pennsylvania rally, Trump issued a statement condemning the violent incident. He began by thanking authorities and the United States Secret Service for their swift response and extending his condolences to the victims' families.

"It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear," Trump recalled, noting his injury bled profusely.

With Donald Trump's rally shooting and Joe Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis, the 2024 presidential election is gearing up to be a very interesting event.