'What in the world?' Biden does that weird lean-in and whisper thing again, this time talking to a little kid

On a couple of recent occasions, President Biden has at times broken into a curious and creepy whisper while trying to convey a point to reporters. Here’s an example:

Last week, Joe Biden snapped at the press.

This week he's whispering at them. pic.twitter.com/2R54bmbZp5

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 24, 2021

But the “whisper technique” isn’t only reserved for reporters anymore. Biden was in Illinois today, and — well, watch for yourself:

Weird pic.twitter.com/yMaBldAbi5 https://t.co/fMp8eqSs95

— ⏳ Prof. Zhuang Zhou’s Crooked Yet SteadFast Tree (@politicalwilli) July 7, 2021

Biden weirdly whispers to young child: "and by the way, you know what, I gotta take your mommy" pic.twitter.com/mXmE4gKj1q

— Julia Friedland (@JuliaFriedland) July 7, 2021

Have Biden’s handlers told him how this comes across?

😬😬😬 https://t.co/kta2UJflld

— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) July 7, 2021

*in falsetto* Creepy!

— Bud Merino (@NotARINO_40) July 7, 2021

All the cringe!

What in the world? https://t.co/xo5ABFnUCG

— Diego (@gotta_fat) July 7, 2021

Build Back Better poster on the wall. The camera made sure it got in the frame. Pure theater. Using a child for photo ops is gross.

— Among the Wildflowers (@deaflibertarian) July 7, 2021

A sign saying Build Back Better is on the wall. https://t.co/6RnuuHU8Lq

— Dunn Fumble (@artyoan) July 7, 2021

A totally spontaneous appearance. *Eye roll*