President Joe Biden has once again found himself at the center of controversy due to a verbal slip that has sparked confusion and criticism. During a recent interview with Philadelphia’s WURD radio station, Biden referred to himself as “the first Black woman to serve with a Black president”.
This comment has been widely interpreted as a mistake and has sparked a wave of reactions in the media and among the public.
Biden, 81, made this comment while talking about his time as vice president to former President Barack Obama and his current role as president with Kamala Harris, the first Black and Asian woman to be vice president.
A slip by Biden puts him back in the middle of controversy
In his attempt to highlight these historical achievements, Biden said: "By the way, I'm proud to be, as I said, the first vice president, the first black woman, to serve with a black president.". This mix-up of words did not go unnoticed and quickly went viral, sparking a mix of criticism and mockery on social media and in the news.
President Biden has been known for his verbal gaffes and moments of confusion throughout his career, but these errors have become more noticeable and frequent in recent years due to his age and health, leading to questions about his ability to lead. This latest incident occurred during a media campaign for Independence Day.
During the same interview, Biden also proudly mentioned the appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court and the election of Kamala Harris as his vice president.
Democratic Party in crisis due to Biden's constant controversies
In another part of the interview, Biden incorrectly claimed that he was "the first president elected at the state level in Delaware," a comment that also caused confusion. Although Biden likely meant to say he was the first Catholic elected at the state level, the lack of clarity in his words only added fuel to the fire of criticism.
President Biden's verbal slips have been a constant source of concern and debate, especially at a time when his age and mental state are under scrutiny, to the point that some Democratic representatives, as well as media outlets like The New York Times and The Economist, have called for him to withdraw from the presidential race. Biden's campaign and his top advisors have tried to downplay these mistakes with little success.