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In 2019, Biden remarked, "Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids," implying that poor kids are not white. The statement was seen as racist, and Biden was deeply criticized.
In a 2020 speech, Biden attempted to say “true international pressure” but ended up saying “trunalimunumaprzure.” The mispronunciation went viral, and the word was even printed on T-shirts and sold worldwide.
In the beginning of 2023, Biden spoke briefly about the war taking place between Ukraine and Russia. In a verbal slip-up, the president said that Vladimir Putin was "losing the war in Iraq" when he meant to say Ukraine.
In 2006, Biden was featured on a news station speaking about the population growth in the state of Delaware. Biden attributed the growth to Indian Americans, and added that Indian Americans were people who moved to America from India.
While speaking to reporters about NATO’s support for Ukraine against Russia, Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin.”
While on the presidential campaign trail in Iowa in 2019, candidate Joe Biden got into an argument with a man and challenged him to a push-up contest. The challenge came after the Iowa man said that Biden was too old to become president.
Earlier this year, Biden was seen dozing off in the middle of a pivotal G7 event in Italy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (pictured, right) jumped from his seat to wake him up.
During a live address to the US Conference of Mayors in 2020, Biden said that his career in the Senate began 180 years ago.
At a Super Tuesday event in March 2020, Biden mistakenly introduced his wife as his sister and vice versa. Many spectators deeply questioned Biden’s mental capabilities after this event.
During an interview in May 2020 with radio host Charlamagne Tha God (pictured), Biden told the host that if African Americans had trouble deciding whether to vote for him or Trump, then they "ain't black." This remark sparked outrage and accusations of racial insensitivity.
In the same news station video, Biden was recorded commenting that you cannot go to a 7-Eleven or Dunkin' Donuts in Delaware without hearing a slight Indian accent. Biden’s statements were criticized as severely racially insensitive.
In 2017, Biden appeared on television and spoke about his time as a public defender, but he mostly rambled on about his time as a lifeguard, including how kids used to touch his hairy legs in a swimming pool.
During a town hall gathering in 2021, Biden met with citizens concerned about the president’s position on gun control. A woman interrupted him, and he quickly told her to "shush." The dismissive gesture was criticized as condescending and disrespectful, particularly toward a female constituent.
Recently, at a press meet, Biden referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump." This isn’t the first time he has referenced her incorrectly, as he has sometimes spoken of her as “President Harris.”
In March 2021, Biden forgot the name of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a speech, referring to him as "the guy who runs that outfit over there."
In March 2021, Biden stumbled multiple times while climbing the stairs to Air Force One. The incident received wide news coverage and sparked discussions about his physical health and whether he is fit for office.
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In 2019, Biden suggested that displaced coal miners should "learn to code" as a solution to job loss. Many challenges come with transitioning from one work industry to another, so Biden’s comment was criticized as out of touch with reality.
Biden has frequently misnamed senators and other political figures during speeches, including referring to Mitt Romney (pictured) as "Mormon" and confusing Cory Booker with other African American politicians.
Biden has occasionally confused Iraq and Iran during speeches. Given the sensitive nature of US foreign policy in the Middle East, this led to significant concern across the nation.
At a Texas rally in March 2020, Biden attempted to quote the Declaration of Independence but stumbled over the words, eventually saying, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, all men and women created by the... go... you know... you know the thing."
At a press conference in 2021, Biden abruptly walked away from reporters after making a brief statement, leaving many unanswered questions. It was an incredibly awkward departure that made it seem as though he was avoiding scrutiny.
Biden mistakenly referred to Mexican Independence Day as 'Cinco de Mayo' during a 2020 campaign event, even though they are two distinct events that occur at different times of the year
In 2020, Biden called a young female voter a "lying dog-faced pony soldier" after she asked about his performance in the Iowa caucuses. The strange insult, supposedly from a movie, was widely seen as inappropriate.
During a 2020 campaign event, Biden awkwardly joked about coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, even though he doesn't identify with the designation.
In 2019, Biden talked about his ability to work with segregationist senators in the past, a remark that was criticized for its insensitivity to the legacy of segregation and racism.
In 2008, before Biden was vice president, he once attended a rally in Columbia, Missouri, where he pointed out several state lawmakers in the audience. At one point, he called out to the late Senator Chuck Graham: “Stand up, Chuck! Let ’em see ya!” But Graham was a wheelchair-bound paraplegic.
In 2019, Biden claimed he met with survivors of the Parkland school shooting while he was vice president. However, the shooting occurred in 2018, after his vice presidency ended.
On December 4, President Joe Biden was attending a summit with African leaders and officials in Lobito, when he appeared to briefly fall asleep.
The unfortunate moment was filmed while Tazania's Vice President Philip Mpango was giving a speech and Biden could be seen closing his eyes and resting his head for over a minute. The 82-year-old was seated in the middle of the table at the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit, making his sleepy display rather obvious for all to see.
Before and after this brief break, Biden was alert and contributing —but as the whole thing was caught on camera, his ‘summit snooze’ is probably the main thing that will be remembered. And this isn’t the first time the President has found himself in an embarrassing situation.
Curious? Click through the gallery to see which moments should have made Biden blush.
Biden appears to fall asleep during summit with African leaders
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On December 4, President Joe Biden was attending a summit with African leaders and officials in Lobito, when he appeared to briefly fall asleep.
The unfortunate moment was filmed while Tazania's Vice President Philip Mpango was giving a speech and Biden could be seen closing his eyes and resting his head for over a minute. The 82-year-old was seated in the middle of the table at the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit, making his sleepy display rather obvious for all to see.
Before and after this brief break, Biden was alert and contributing —but as the whole thing was caught on camera, his ‘summit snooze’ is probably the main thing that will be remembered. And this isn’t the first time the President has found himself in an embarrassing situation.
Curious? Click through the gallery to see which moments should have made Biden blush.