He did not begin by smiling or making social pleasantries.

“Biden was assertive and looked the reporter straight into his eyes.

I know you understand.

Joe Biden at his first press conference

I don’t mean to say it that way,” she says.

It was then that Biden “was irritated with being forced to answer that question.

But that appeared to also change, when he said he saw himself serving for eight years.

Joe Biden pointing his finger at first press conference

Joe Biden waving his hands at first press conference