Biden BEATS Reacher? Alan Ritchson's ‘Joke' Ignites Political Firestorm
While filming Reacher Season 4 in Philadelphia, the cast and crew were stunned when Joe Biden and his son Hunter unexpectedly arrived on set. Just as Alan Ritchson wrapped a scene, black SUVs rolled in, and the Bidens stepped out, greeted by cheers and laughter. Ritchson later posted photos, describing them as 'kind, joyful and gracious,' and joking that President Biden 'beat me at arm wrestling.' The encounter, which lasted nearly an hour, went viral online, sparking a fiery exchange between Trump and Biden supporters. According to reports, the Bidens were on their way to breakfast at Parc and ended up spending time chatting, laughing, and posing with the Reacher team.
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