In a recent interview with Philadelphia's WURD radio station, President Joe Biden found himself momentarily confusing his own identity, mistakenly referring to himself as "the first Black woman to serve with a Black president." This slip-up occurred while reflecting on his time as Vice President under former President Barack Obama, briefly mixing up his own background with that of Vice President Kamala Harris. Additionally, Biden made several incorrect claims during the same interview, such as boasting about appointing the first Black woman to the Supreme Court and selecting the first Black woman as Vice President.
During a separate 4th of July speech at the White House, the 81-year-old President began a story about former President Donald Trump, but abruptly changed course, referring to him as "one of our colleagues, the former president." This incident hinted at a moment of confusion or hesitation during Biden's address. Furthermore, during an appearance on The Earl Ingram Show, targeting black listeners in Wisconsin, the President's remarks on voting and a recent Supreme Court decision led to widespread confusion among listeners and viewers.
President Biden's series of verbal missteps have come under scrutiny, especially following his underwhelming performance in the presidential debate. The attention and criticism garnered by these verbal gaffes have raised concerns about Biden's communication skills and clarity in public appearances. Despite attempts by Biden and his campaign aides to downplay these incidents as minor slip-ups, the repeated nature of these gaffes has continued to attract attention and commentary from various quarters.