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Joe Biden gave President Obama a hug and now the internet wants one, too

The healing power of Joe.

Chloe Bryan

on November 9, 2016

Joe Biden gave President Obama a hug and now the internet wants one, too

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 09: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Vice President Joseph Biden (L) share a moment during a statement on the election results at the Rose Garden of the White House November 9, 2016 in Washington, DC. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has won the election and will become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Credit: alex wong/Getty Images

Joe Biden: a must-have for any difficult public appearance.

On Wednesday morning, President Obama stood in the Rose Garden to deliver a statement on the election results and pledge a peaceful transition of power and reassure disappointed Hillary Clinton supporters.

"I've lost elections before," he said. "Joe hasn't, but you know."

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That's when Biden came through with a trademark Biden side hug. "You beat me badly," he corrected, referring to his own ill-fated presidential campaign in 2008.