During a speech in New York City on Wednesday, President Biden mistakenly welcomed the audience to Washington, D.C. The president was addressing world leaders about the Joint Declaration of Support for Ukrainian Recovery and Reconstruction at the Continental New York Barclay hotel.
President Joe Biden's gaffe-prone tendencies struck again on Wednesday as he mistakenly welcomed the audience in New York City to Washington, D.C. The president was addressing world leaders about the Joint Declaration of Support for Ukrainian Recovery and Reconstruction at the Continental New York Barclay hotel.
Biden has been in New York since Monday and had delivered remarks at the United Nation's General Assembly on Tuesday morning. However, upon taking the stage for his Wednesday address, Biden appeared to forget his current location.
Biden's New York Gaffe: President Mistakenly Welcomes Audience to Washington
With applause echoing through the room, the president expressed his gratitude to the audience. "Thank you, thank you, thank you," he said before continuing, "Welcome to Washington."
Unaware of his mistake, Biden proceeded with his speech, seemingly unaware of the collective surprise among the attendees.
Biden's New York Gaffe: President Mistakenly Welcomes Audience to Washington
Social media was quick to seize upon the president's latest embarrassing moment, with many expressing disbelief and concern about his cognitive abilities.
"Remember, Joe Scarborough said Biden was sharper today than he was 20 years ago… which explains why our country is in the shape it's in," tweeted commentator Ryan James Girdusky.
Biden's New York Gaffe: President Mistakenly Welcomes Audience to Washington
OutKick writer Ian Miller took aim at Biden's defenders, mocking their claims of his sharp mind behind closed doors. "He's sharp as a tack behind closed doors," Miller wrote. "Staff can't keep up with him because he's too quick and works too hard."
Biden's gaffe in New York comes just a few days after another embarrassing incident during a press conference with India's prime minister on Saturday. During that event, Biden became confused and lost track of the proceedings.
These recent gaffes have raised concerns about Biden's fitness for office, particularly with the upcoming presidential election in 2024. Some critics have suggested that Biden's advancing age may be affecting his cognitive abilities.
However, the White House has dismissed these concerns, attributing Biden's gaffes to his age and his tendency to speak off the cuff.
Despite the explanations from the White House, Biden's recent mistakes have fueled speculation about his future in politics. Many are questioning whether he will run for a second term in 2024 or if he will step aside for a younger candidate.
The president has not yet announced his plans for the 2024 election, leaving the political landscape uncertain. However, his recent gaffes have certainly cast a shadow over his potential re-election bid.
