Outgoing President Joe Biden’s address to the nation after Donald Trump’s re-election turned into the talk of the town. Biden’s unusually cheerful demeanor and bright smile during his Nov. 7 speech sent social media abuzz with speculation and humor.

Trump Jr. was one of the first to comment on Biden’s apparent happiness, tweeting: ‘The only person happier than me this morning is Joe Biden.’ This observation was soon joined by political commentator Ben Shapiro, who said Biden was “the happiest man in America today.”

The only person happier than me this morning. It has to be Joe Biden.

—Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) 6 November 2024

Biden’s optimistic attitude was noticed by social media users who joked that perhaps he secretly voted for Trump. One user said, ‘The happiest man in the world.’ “Biden definitely voted for Trump,” one wrote, while another said: “This is the happiest I’ve seen Joe Biden in months.” “I’m sure he voted for Trump.”

Biden, the happiest man in the world, definitely voted for Trump pic.twitter.com/i3YI8M9vlg

— Jaimee Michell (@thegaywhostrayd) November 7, 2024

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell even tipped his hat after Trump’s victory, challenging everyone to find someone happier than Biden.

Someone find me a happier person than Biden after Trump won. you can’t pic.twitter.com/DUr5YWxVhq

— Not Jerome Powell (@alifarhat79) November 7, 2024

In Biden’s speech in the White House Rose Garden, Americans were called to ‘lower the temperature’ following the election results. He said it was important to acknowledge setbacks and promised an orderly transfer of power, indirectly referencing Trump’s past claims of election fraud.

This is in sharp contrast to the disappointment felt by many Democrats after the loss of Vice President Kamala Harris. “Setbacks are inevitable,” Biden said in words of consolation to his staff. He attracted the attention of many people by saying that giving up is unforgivable.

This incident was certainly an entertaining addition to the post-election narrative, and many are now wondering what the real emotions are behind Biden’s beaming smile.