President Joe Biden appeared to struggle to get his point across cogently during a news conference with Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday, raising concerns about his fitness to serve as president.
The awkward press conference was the latest in a series of public events where Biden has struggled to speak gaffe-free. Biden’s aides corrected nine gaffes in a recording of the speech he delivered on Sunday.
Biden reiterated at a news conference on Thursday. answered He reads long quotations from notes hidden behind the pulpit and answers questions.
He also It is called Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in. “We have our nation’s first Black vice president, President Kamala Harris,” he said.
“The population of the African continent will soon reach 1 billion,” Biden told the Kenyan president. Quote Africa’s population will be at least 1.2 billion.
After the press conference ended, Biden suddenly exclaimed, “Whoa!” and threw up his hands.
“This concludes the press conference. Thank you, everyone. Thank you, everyone. This concludes the press conference. Thank you, everyone.” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Said Immediately after Biden’s “Wow”:
What’s new: Biden’s press conference with Kenyan President Ruto turned into a bash with Biden mumbling, calling Kamala Harris “president” and being startled by reporters.
The most powerful man in the world.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 23, 2024
Biden has implemented a new strategy of walking to and from Marine One with multiple aides to “draw less attention” to his physical ailments, Axios’ Hans Nichols and Alex Thompson reported in April. Biden has also started boarding Air Force One using a short flight of stairs at the back of the plane rather than the taller ones at the front. Biden has opted out of wearing traditional dress shoes with his suit; instead, he wears athletic shoes specially made to help with walking, a typical clothing change for older adults.
President Joe Biden ascends the steps of Air Force One, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Senator)
Polls show Americans have doubts about Biden’s leadership skills.
- A recent Harvard-Harris poll found that about a third of Democrats doubt Biden’s mental health.
- Another poll found that 82 percent of Americans are concerned about Mr. Bidem’s mental and physical health.
- Only about a third of voters say Biden is physically and mentally fit to serve a second term, according to a Quinnipiac University poll.
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