US Vice President Joe Biden's 'close moment' with new defense secretary's wife goes viral

Vice President Joe Biden has become known for his impromptu moments, but few have turned out as awkward as a pair of incidents Tuesday. Biden was swearing in new defense secretary Ash Carter when he got up close and personal with Carter's wife. As Carter was speaking, Biden beckoned Stephanie Carter from across the room, then put both on her shoulders. They lingered there for roughly 20 seconds until Biden leaned in and whispered something in her ear. Both incidents sparked prompt and voluminous reactions on social media.