The dad-of-four who told President Joe Biden the infamous conservative catchphrase ‘Let’s Go Brandon!’ during the NORAD Santa Tracker event with first lady Jill Biden on Friday is attempting to clarify that he was joking.
Jared Schmeck, a 35-year-old former police officer and electric company worker from Oregon, told the president the code on the right for ‘f**k Joe Biden’ after his children spoke with the president Friday.
He later claimed that the incident was ‘demeaning’, and that he did not mean any disrespect.
Schmeck said to the Oregonian, “At the end, I don’t have anything against Mr. Biden. But I’m frustrated because I believe he could do a better job.”
Winema Electric employs Schmeck along with other members of the family. According to the company’s website, it is based on Christian principles.
After the call was over, the Oregon man recorded the conversation and uploaded it to YouTube. The video has been viewed more than 111,000 times.
First couple hosted children and parents at the South Court Auditorium. They spoke to everyone virtually on Friday.
Schmeck, who was beaming in from Oregon, said “Merry Christmas!” and “Let’s Go Brandon” after his children told the president what Santa Claus would do for them.
Jared Schmeck, 35, beaming in from Oregon, said ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ – code on the right for ‘f**k Joe Biden’ – after his kids told the president what they wanted from Santa Claus
Schmeck is an Oregon-based former officer in the police and worker for electric companies. He was 35 years old and said that he meant no disrespect and wasn’t a Trumper. However, he’s a free-thinker who follows Jesus Christ.
Biden was unphased by reporters in the room, according to those present. The president replied, “Let’s Go Brandon! I agree.”
Schmeck is a member of a family that works at Winema Electric. Winema Electric claims that Christian values are an integral part of its ‘Winema Way.
Biden was unphased by reporters in the room, said one of them. The president replied, “Let’s Go Brandon. I agree.”
Oregon’s father claimed that he dials NORAD every year to check his tracker and was unaware of the possibility of the call being livestreamed.
It was automated, I thought. They answered after we waited, and then we were able to hang up. “Wow! This is really real,” I thought. ‘
Schmeck claimed that the joke was funny, but it also expressed his dissatisfaction with President Obama’s policies including inflation, vaccine mandates and supply chain problems.
He also said that he has received threatening phone calls and vague messages on social media since his exchange with President Trump.
Schmeck stated, “And now I’m being attacked because of using my freedom to speech.” “I am aware that there’s a vulgar meaning for “Let’s Go Brandon”, but I don’t think I can be so simple-minded about his actions.
He seems to be a friendly guy. He doesn’t show animosity. This was just a joke to let my God-given rights to vent my frustrations and to have fun. He is my brother and sister, just as I am mine.
He said that he stood by everything he stated 100 percent.
It appears that the viral nature of this incident had an adverse effect on his Yelp page for Winema Electric.
Multiple reviews have been left slamming this company by reviewers, referencing Jared’s interview with President Biden.
One person wrote, “What company would hire Jared?” The owner should fire him immediately, even though he’s the father. These people should not be allowed to touch any electrical wiring.
Another commented, “This company employs Jared Schmeck.” “An old police officer turned man-boy now working for his mother. Jared has a rude and vulgar father.
Winema was defended by a commenter who responded with a defense of Winema. “No doubt, the pestilent cancel crowd is acting out again.
“My aunt used this company for lighting fixtures. She also added five stars to their 5-star review. “She praised the work of their workers and said how impressed she was with them.
Erick Erickson, conservative blogger and commentator on politics commented: Confession: Telling the President of the United States “Let’s Go Brandon” when he wanted to wish Merry Christmas to him is in bad taste. It is still important to have good manners.
Michael LaRosa was the first lady’s spokesperson and he replied, “Yep.” Erickson’s Tweet
‘I think the let’s go Brandon stuff is harmless and funny, but if you tell someone to go f**k themselves when they are being nice to your kid, you’re just a d**k. Merry Christmas!’ Tommy Vietor was a former adviser to President Barack Obama.
Earlier, the president made a surprise visit to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Friday, alongside First Lady Jill Biden – marking the first time a president has accompanied the first lady on the traditional holiday trip.
The hospital has had First Ladies reading Christmas stories since the time First Lady Besstruman was in the post.
A Christmas tree was also placed by the first couple on 17th Street N.W. D.C. at the Floriana Restaurant, decorated with photos of the Bidens including a Jill Biden tree topper.
Dr. Biden chose to read the book Olaf’s Night Before Christmas, starring the popular Frozen character. The Bidens talked to parents and patients before the reading.
President: “You bring us some joy.”
One boy was told by him that his grandson loved laser tag. Beau, a Beau patient, told Beau that Beau had a son named Beau and that the grandchildren made lanterns.
First lady said, “Thanks to all the nurses & docs who are there to make them feel better,” to medical staff.
The Bidens presented a new addition to their family earlier this week – Commander, a German Shepherd pup that was gifted by his brother.
As they prepared for their departure to the hospital, the handler and the reporter spotted Commander on the South Lawn. The handler was able to see Commander playing fetch and getting a belly rub.
Commander was introduced to the children during their visit. The president then ratted out Commander for his chewing on the slipper today.
“He’s fifteen weeks old,” the president declared, showing one child the photo taken by his cell phone of the dog.
Biden indicated that they might bring the dog to the hospital during the summer.
The first lady read the entire book and had one of her patients help finish it.
President remarked on how the couple who had their first granddaughter admitted spent lots of time at Philadelphia Children’s Hospital.
He asked then the children how many of them wished to be doctors when their time comes.
Schmeck seen in the former position as a police officer. Schmeck’s LinkedIn profile states that he was a police officer for six years. If Schmeck was asked why he decided to resign in 2018, he did not answer.
Schmeck noted that Biden seems like a kind and cordial man. Biden is not a person of animosity. This was just a joke to let my God-given rights to vent my frustrations and to have fun. He is my brother and sister, just as I am mine.
Winema Electric was the Schmeck family’s electric company. It was hijacked by Yelp after the viral incident
Winema Electric’s headquarters are in Klamath Falls (Oregon). “We are an established electrical contracting firm that has been working in the Klamath Basin area and its surrounding areas for more than 40 years.”
One dad said to President Joe Biden (right), “Let’s go Brandon!” Biden was reportedly not reacting to the right-wing smear. Biden apparently didn’t respond to right-wing smears
A dad named Jared beaming in from Oregon said ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ – code on the right for ‘f**k Joe Biden’ – after his kids told the president what they wanted from Santa Claus
Michael LaRosa, the first lady’s spokesperson, replied ‘Yep. After Erick Erickson, a conservative blogger said that the “Let’s go Brandon” utterance was inappropriate and in poor taste, the internet swiftly responded to Erickson’s dig
‘I think the let’s go Brandon stuff is harmless and funny, but if you tell someone to go f**k themselves when they are being nice to your kid, you’re just a d**k. Merry Christmas!’ Tommy Vietor was a former adviser to President Barack Obama.
To celebrate Christmas Eve, First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden visited Children’s National Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Jill Biden, the First Lady of America (left), and Joe Biden (right), stand alongside Dito Sévilla (center), the manager at Floriana Restaurant. They put up a Biden themed Christmas tree on 17th Street N.W. Washington, D.C.
Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States (left), and Joe Biden, President (right) arrived at Children’s National Hospital in Washington on Friday.
As a surprise, President Joe Biden was invited to read the Olaf’s Night Before Christmas from the first lady.
President Joe Biden talks to a child patient on Friday’s surprise visit at the Children’s National Hospital, Washington D.C.
First Lady Jill Biden read Olaf’s Night Before Christmas , starring the popular Frozen character to the hospital’s patients
Joe Biden, the President of the United States (left), read a book to a child at Children’s Naional Hospital (D.C.).
On Friday, Commander Biden was seen on the South Lawn. At the hospital, the president showed children pictures of his new puppy. He also said that he may visit the hospital in the summer.
Jill Biden, the First Lady of America, holds a hand to a child as she arrives at Children’s National Hospital for Christmas Eve
During the Christmas Eve visit, President Joe Biden was joined by First Lady Jill Biden to greet some of their visitors virtually
During his surprise Friday visit to Children’s National Hospital, President Joe Biden looked at the decorated bags of a child during his surprise visit
According to the hospital, a “surprise” was in the works. President Obama’s holiday visit is the first by a sitting president. This tradition has become a longstanding one for First Lady.
In advance of Olaf’s Night Before Christmas, a pair of reading glasses was prepared. Surprise visit by President Joe Biden
Two hands were raised, but other children stated that they would like to become a chef or a cop, an astronaut engineer, author, and biomedical engineer.
The hospital administrator commented that he had never seen a President with his first wife on Christmas Eve.
After he left office, former President Barack Obama visited D.C.’s institution during the December holidays 2018.
According to the White House, this is Dr. Biden’s third visit to the hospital in her first year as first lady.
While President Joe Biden (center), hangs the 2021 White House Ornament on Floriana’s Tree, Dr. Jill Biden(right) shakes hands at Dito Sevilla, the bar manager in Floriana (left).
Floriana is standing in front of a Jill Biden tree topper. The ornamented tree has apples. This may be a tribute to first lady’s work as a teacher at school.
Joe Biden is seen taking in the Biden-themed tree, located on Washington, D.C.’s 17th Street, right in front Floriana. The tree has been dedicated to prominent female politicians in recent years by the restaurant, such as Vice President Kamala Harris, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
After the ceremony, the Bidens rode the presidential motorcade up 17th Street D.C. — the gay main street in Dupont Circle – and stopped for a moment to view the Biden-themed trees right by the Italian restaurant Floriana.
The majority of ornaments featured Jill Biden’s large portraits, but there were some that showed the president wearing his signature aviators. Also, the ornaments were decorated with apples as a tribute to first lady’s school teaching career.
Restaurant has dedicated the tree in the past to female leaders, like Vice President Kamala Harris, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Harris and Pelosi went to their trees.
The White House ornament was hung by the President on an outdoor tree.
He said, “Keep the faith,” to the reporters who were following him. When asked whether he had any Christmas Eve messages for Americans, he answered that he did.
First lady Melania Trump traveled to the area during her time as first lady. Here she’s reading a book at her 2020 appearance
The White House will be President Joe Biden’s first Christmas with his family. He is also giving up the New Year’s traditions of sun and St. Croix to enjoy the cold of Delaware.
Jill Biden, first lady, will be visiting Children’s National Hospital, Washington, D.C., Christmas Eve.
The president commented on the weather’s springlike appearance to the pool upon their return.
He said, “It’s more Easter-like than Christmas with weather,”
It’s 53° in D.C.
Bidens spend Christmas at White House. They are also giving up New Year’s traditions of sun and St. Croix to enjoy Delaware winter.
President Trump’s decision not to travel to the United States comes after the latest wave of COVID cases that was caused by the transmissible Omicron variant has created long lines at COVID-19 testing centres and forced major airlines to cancel flights because they had no staff.
The White House is taking heat because the nation was not prepared for the test crush.
United Airlines and Delta both cancelled over 100 flights Christmas Eve. They blamed bad weather and microns.
A president who returns to Delaware every weekend for the weekend, was surprised to make the decision to celebrate Christmas at the White House.
Jen Psaki from the White House said that instead, he would spend some time in Delaware during Christmas and New year’s.
President Obama will also forgo his tradition of visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands to celebrate the new year. He has been making this trip almost every year since 2008 with his family.
James is Biden’s brother and he owns property in Water Island. Biden frequently spends the week there, or St. Croix.
He spent 25 weekends in Wilmington or Rehoboth Beach his first year of office. It’s easy for family and friends to visit and it allows the Bidens the opportunity to go on bike rides and outings along the coast.
Biden said that he was uncomfortable with White House trappings, at times describing it as a ‘gilded prison’.
Kamala Harris (Vice President) and Doug Emhoff (2nd Gentleman), are on holiday in California.