President Biden has once again caused controversy with a slip of the tongue after he referred to former President Donald Trump as the current commander-in-chief. During a speech in South Carolina on Saturday, the 81-year-old president repeatedly labeled Trump a “loser” while addressing a crowd of Democratic leaders. Biden claimed that the attendees were the reason he was president because of their unwavering support for him.
“Let me tell you who else is noticing that: Donald Trump,” Biden said before he stumbled on his words. “Did you see what he recently said about … he wants to, he wants to see the economy crash this year? A sitting president,” he said without correcting himself. “As they say in my faith, ‘Bless me, Father, for’ — I mean, come on, man,” Biden continued.
His comment about the “sitting president” was met with widespread ridicule. “OMG – Biden really called Trump the sitting president. The conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day with this one,” one user said on X.
Biden’s verbal blunder has seen online commentators quickly criticizing Biden for his gaffe, casting doubt on his cognitive capabilities and raising concerns about his ability to effectively communicate with the American public. While discussing the economic landscape that the country is currently facing, the president misspoke, stating that “American consumers are facing real confidence in the economy we’re building.”
This latest blunder adds to a growing list of missteps that have raised concerns during Biden’s presidency, and it remains to be seen how this will affect his future in office. Many are questioning whether the president is up to the rigorous task of leading the country, especially given the highly volatile political climate that has emerged in recent years.
