Joe Fuming Response To Text Question Raises More Red Flags
President Joe Biden experienced an uncomfortable moment with reporters on Wednesday morning as he made his way from the West Wing to Chicago to deliver a speech on his so-called “Bidenomics.”
When asked a question about the recent coup attempt in Russia and Vladimir Putin’s future, Biden responded that “It’s hard to tell, but he’s clearly losing the war in Iraq, losing the war at home, and he has become a bit of a pariah around the world.”
The slip-up marks yet another instance of the president mixing up international relations. What Biden meant to say, of course, is that Putin is "losing the war in Ukraine."
BIDEN: Vladimir Putin “is clearly losing the war in Iraq.” pic.twitter.com/8tLwwPNNwO
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The president was later questioned about the whistleblower disclosures involving Hunter Biden and his communications with foreign nationals. Seemingly taken off-guard, Biden snapped at the reporter and asked if he was “involved” in the text messages.
Biden barked “no” twice for good measure and the conversation abruptly shifted.
Joe Biden just SCREAMED at a reporter for asking if he was involved "in [Hunter Biden's] Chinese shake-down text message." pic.twitter.com/pDWuC759SQ
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It was far from the first time the president has flubbed locations or made other awkward comments. At a fundraiser in Maryland on Tuesday evening, Biden not only confused Iraq and Ukraine, but he also managed to mix up China and India when attempting to make reference to the recent visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
These mistakes come at a time when the former vice-president is increasingly being questioned about his competency to serve and White House aides are doing their best to limit his public appearances and interactions.
Unfortunately for Biden and his team, editorial control over his comments has clearly slipped away. An astounding 56% of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy, and with more public gaffes and blunders like this in the news, approval may soon go lower still.
Biden appears to be unable to stay out of the headlines, for better or for worse. With the future of the Biden presidency in doubt, only time will tell if the Biden team will be able to get the president back on track.
wasn't in the pool report last night but Biden made the same flub at a fundraiser as well. https://t.co/j2MZv2MFP0
— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) June 28, 2023