Staff Reports
Biden’s presidency has been marked not just by his policies, but also by a series of cringe-worthy moments that could easily be mistaken for a blooper reel from a particularly bad sitcom. These gaffes have made headlines for all the wrong reasons, showcasing a president whose grasp on language and reality often slips into the absurd. With each misstep, the concerns voiced by critics about his competency become more omnipresent in the national discourse.
One of the president’s more entertaining flubs occurred during an interview with Black Entertainment Television. While trying to show his commitment to diversity, Biden somehow forgot his own Defense Secretary’s name, referring to him simply as a “black man.” This absolute classic demonstrates a level of awkwardness that is hard to comprehend. Instead of reinforcing his record, Biden inadvertently highlighted his failing memory, leaving many to wonder how he could manage the great responsibilities of the presidency while struggling with basic facts.
Joe Biden has been 'humiliated' again in another public gaffe after forgetting the lyrics to Happy Birthday, and a young man's name after inviting him up on stage.
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The comedic gold continued when Biden claimed to have attended “every mass shooting” in the nation. Given the staggering statistic of over 500 mass shootings in 2023 alone, it is safe to assume that Biden’s definition of being present is more metaphorical than literal. This declaration came shortly after he visited Ground Zero, which might suggest that he thinks being the commander-in-chief is akin to being a prominent spectator at a series of unfortunate events. His penchant for vacations—more than 40 percent of his presidency spent on them—only serves to cast further doubt on his claims of omnipresence.
Perhaps the pièce de résistance of Biden’s blunders was when he inadvertently dubbed Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump.” It’s a magical moment when the leader of the free world seemingly forgets who he appointed as his second-in-command, making one wonder if he was experiencing a moment of profound honesty or just a moment of extraordinary forgetfulness. This slip of the tongue is just one in a long line of Bidenisms that keep the press and late-night comedians on their toes.
His confusion extends beyond addressing his vice president; at one point, he referred to his chief of staff as “my commander in chief.” While some might chalk these up to typical slip-ups, they tend to fuel the narrative among critics that Biden is not mentally equipped for the rigors of his office. His presidency has quickly turned into a showcase of how not to run a country, allowing conservatives ample fodder for commentary, humor, and concern. As he winds down his tenure, the only question left is whether these moments will be remembered fondly or as the signs of a politics gone wrong.
