President Biden once again referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as the "president" during a hurricane briefing on Friday, prompting an awkward interruption from Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
President Biden's recent remarks have sparked both amusement and confusion, as he once again mistakenly referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as the "president" during a hurricane briefing on Friday. This faux pas occurred amidst a discussion on hurricane recovery efforts and was met with an awkward interruption from Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
As Biden addressed the reporters gathered in the Roosevelt Room, he outlined the administration's priorities for hurricane recovery, emphasizing power restoration and debris removal. He expressed empathy for those who had lost property, homes, and lives in the wake of the storms.
President Biden Slips Up Again, Calls Vice President Harris 'President' During Hurricane Briefing
Biden also spoke of the ongoing coordination with state and local officials and emphasized the federal government's commitment to providing assistance. He mentioned the involvement of FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Army Corps, and the Florida National Guard in the rescue and recovery efforts.
However, it was during the closing remarks that Biden's slip-up occurred. As he prepared to yield to Harris for her segment, Biden inadvertently called her the "president." This error was quickly corrected, but it was not the first time Biden had made such a mistake.
President Biden Slips Up Again, Calls Vice President Harris 'President' During Hurricane Briefing
In August 2021, during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Biden similarly referred to Harris as the "president." This incident also generated widespread media attention and raised questions about Biden's cognitive abilities.
Biden's latest gaffe has sparked renewed concerns about his mental fitness, particularly given his age. However, the White House has consistently dismissed these concerns, attributing Biden's occasional missteps to his "conversational style."
President Biden Slips Up Again, Calls Vice President Harris 'President' During Hurricane Briefing
Meanwhile, Vice President Harris took the stage and provided an update on the administration's recovery efforts. She discussed coordination with local and state authorities, highlighting the provision of food, water, medical supplies, and generators to affected communities.
Harris also emphasized the administration's commitment to ensuring that communities have the resources they need for both immediate response and long-term recovery. She reiterated the administration's ongoing support for hurricane-ravaged areas in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and across the Southeast.
President Biden Slips Up Again, Calls Vice President Harris 'President' During Hurricane Briefing
While the focus of the briefing was on hurricane recovery, Biden's slip-up inevitably drew attention. It remains to be seen whether this latest incident will reignite concerns about his cognitive health or be dismissed as a minor verbal error.
