His string-pullers are steaming mad over the taunts. Put money on it.
I would absolutely not bet against Barry and HIS handlers being ripping pissed. After all, Barry is reputed to have quipped, "Never underestimate Joe's ability to fxxk things up." So Barry knows how bad it can get.
They're in a no-win situation. Let President Asterisk out of his box, and he'll embarrass not only himself, but the Dem party and the leftist agenda. Or tell him to scoot after he's done screwing up his lines, and Joe gets beat up for ignoring the leftist press.
I love it when the enemy can't wipe their ass without getting shit on their fingers.