Post by stargatebabe on Sept 22, 2024 8:10:52 GMT -6
Awkward moment Biden fumbles, snaps at staffers after forgetting he was supposed to introduce Indian prime minister to stage
A confused-looking President Biden fumbled and snapped at staffers after forgetting which world leader he was supposed to introduce at a press conference event for a during the Quad summit Saturday.
Biden, 81, was supposed to call India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the stage, but appeared to be unsure which of the three visiting heads of government he was meant to name.
“Thank you all for being here and now, uhh, who am I introducing next? Who’s next?” Biden shouted after wrapping up his remarks.
An announcer then revealed that Modi — the head of the world’s largest democracy — was up next and the prime minister came up and shook hands with Biden soon thereafter.
The outgoing president has been hosting allies of the four-nation Quad alliance at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, for a short, two-day summit as foreign leaders travel to the US for the United Nation’s General Assembly meeting.
The Quad — established to help counter the influence of China — includes the US, Japan, India and Australia.
“By the way, he’s from a small country like ours. A small population like ours,” Biden then joked while embracing Modi, 74. “He’s become a good and decent man. A good friend.”
India has the largest population in the world with about 1.4 billion people, while the US is the third-most populous with 333 million.
Biden had unveiled a global extension of his Cancer Moonshot initiative earlier in his remarks and recounted the death of his late son, Beau who died of brain cancer in 2015.
We really don’t have a president.
Biden completely FORGOT he was at a press conference with the Prime Minister of India.
The entire world is laughing at us.
This guy is COOKED. pic.twitter.com/useM07uh0R
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@gunthereagleman) September 21, 2024
The new initiative entails a partnership between the four countries and seeks to reduce cancer deaths.
“I’m proud to announce that our four countries, the leaders behind me, and many organizations here today are committing over $150 million for HPV, HPV screening and therapeutics,” Biden said.
“Next year, doctors and nurses in the US Navy will begin a program to train Indo-Pacific counterparts in conducting cervical cancer screening and vaccination so we could reach every woman in the region and it matters folks.”
Throughout his presidency, Biden has been dogged by similar faux pas and episodes of forgetfulness or confusion during high-profile outings.
Last year, for example, Biden bumped into a giant flag at the United Nations and seemingly snubbed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by exiting the stage without shaking his hand.
Read more @ www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/biden-snaps-at-staffers-during-summit-after-forgetting-speaker-was-indian-prime-minister-who-am-i-introducing-next/ar-AA1qZH4v
A confused-looking President Biden fumbled and snapped at staffers after forgetting which world leader he was supposed to introduce at a press conference event for a during the Quad summit Saturday.
Biden, 81, was supposed to call India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the stage, but appeared to be unsure which of the three visiting heads of government he was meant to name.
“Thank you all for being here and now, uhh, who am I introducing next? Who’s next?” Biden shouted after wrapping up his remarks.
An announcer then revealed that Modi — the head of the world’s largest democracy — was up next and the prime minister came up and shook hands with Biden soon thereafter.
The outgoing president has been hosting allies of the four-nation Quad alliance at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, for a short, two-day summit as foreign leaders travel to the US for the United Nation’s General Assembly meeting.
The Quad — established to help counter the influence of China — includes the US, Japan, India and Australia.
“By the way, he’s from a small country like ours. A small population like ours,” Biden then joked while embracing Modi, 74. “He’s become a good and decent man. A good friend.”
India has the largest population in the world with about 1.4 billion people, while the US is the third-most populous with 333 million.
Biden had unveiled a global extension of his Cancer Moonshot initiative earlier in his remarks and recounted the death of his late son, Beau who died of brain cancer in 2015.
We really don’t have a president.
Biden completely FORGOT he was at a press conference with the Prime Minister of India.
The entire world is laughing at us.
This guy is COOKED. pic.twitter.com/useM07uh0R
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@gunthereagleman) September 21, 2024
The new initiative entails a partnership between the four countries and seeks to reduce cancer deaths.
“I’m proud to announce that our four countries, the leaders behind me, and many organizations here today are committing over $150 million for HPV, HPV screening and therapeutics,” Biden said.
“Next year, doctors and nurses in the US Navy will begin a program to train Indo-Pacific counterparts in conducting cervical cancer screening and vaccination so we could reach every woman in the region and it matters folks.”
Throughout his presidency, Biden has been dogged by similar faux pas and episodes of forgetfulness or confusion during high-profile outings.
Last year, for example, Biden bumped into a giant flag at the United Nations and seemingly snubbed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by exiting the stage without shaking his hand.
Read more @ www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/biden-snaps-at-staffers-during-summit-after-forgetting-speaker-was-indian-prime-minister-who-am-i-introducing-next/ar-AA1qZH4v
