After delivering a short campaign speech, Biden retrieved a piece of paper and declared that he had been given a pre-approved list of reporters to call on by his aides. In response to the first question — which concerned Vice President Kamala Harris and her ability to lead — Biden referred to his running-mate as “Vice President Trump.”
The moment immediately went viral on social media, as Democrats and Biden allies had hoped that a solid performance from the president would calm fears over his capabilities after a disastrous debate. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken appeared to react to President Biden’s monumental gaffe at the start of his highly anticipated NATO press conference on Thursday evening. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also appeared to be concerned, as he could be seen leaning forward and placing his hand on his chin after the gaffe, which went uncorrected by the president.
They are plotting to take Biden out if he doesn’t resign 🤣 https://t.co/Ok2KdnppQu
— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) July 12, 2024
Blinken has been caught giving negative reactions to the president’s statements in the past. Former President Donald Trump also noted the blunder who responded in a Truth Social post.
“Crooked Joe begins his ‘Big Boy’ Press Conference with, ‘I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president, though I think she was not qualified to be president.’ Great job, Joe!” he wrote.
