Joe Biden has made the stunning transformationfrom humble senator to the oldest president in U.S. history.
But his tenure has hardly been free from gaffes.
Of course, Bidenisn’t the only president who’s embarrassed themselves in public.
Let’s take a look back at some of Biden’s biggest on-camera gaffes.
“Chuck, stand up, Chuck, let them see you!”
There was just one issue: Graham had been paralyzed since he was a teenager.
Realizing his mistake, Biden fumbled as he attempted to correct it.
“Oh, god love you.
What am I talking about?”
“I tell you what, you’re making everybody else stand up, though, pal.”
“It happens all the time,” he said.
“It still happens to me after 12 years [in politics].
It doesn’t bother me a bit.”
Too good, perhaps.
In 2016, Biden met with Democratic presidential hopeful Clinton at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.
In a cringe-inducing moment, Biden swooped in for a seemingly never-ending hug.
The hug lasted an eye-popping 16 seconds.
The cringeworthy gesture came amid criticism of Biden for what many deemed his “handsy” behavior around women.
Speaking toPeoplein 2019, Clinton dismissed suggestions that Biden got too close for comfort in his interactions with women.
She added, “[Biden] is a thoroughly decent human being.”
Appearing at the Asian and Latino Coalition in Iowa, Biden got onto the subject of educational attainment.
“We have this notion that somehow if you’re poor, you cannot do it.
Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids,” he said.
Immediately noting his blunder, the Democratic hopeful attempted to save himself from further embarrassment.
Asian kids," he continued.
He was widely criticized for the remark.
“‘Poor’ kids are just as bright and talented as white kids?”
former New York City mayor and fellow Democratic hopeful Bill de Blasio wrote onX, formerly Twitter.
We need to have a real conversation about the racism and sexism behind ‘electability.'"
“This is part of a pattern,” he said in a campaign email (viaCNBC).
However, Biden’s team stated that he simply misspoke.
What exactly is a ‘lying dog-faced pony soldier’?
When it comes to rare insults, nothing can match “you’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier.”
Joe Biden made the bizarre remark while campaigning in New Hampshire in 2020.
You ever been to a caucus?
No you haven’t.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier."
It was giving Grandpa Simpson and his rant about nineteen-dickety-two.
AsSlatenoted, it seems that Biden got two different movies mixed up.
However, it remains unclear why Biden used the amalgamated movie quotes to insult a prospective voter.
Whether this longevity justified Joe mistaking his wife for a family member is another matter entirely.
Thanks to the help of Jill or was it Valerie?
the protestor was escorted off the stage.
“What’s your role on the trip, random intern?
“I’ve been to met with 89 heads of state so far.
Accordingly, a child reminded Biden that the country in question was Ireland.
The crowd began laughing, and the president took the ribbing in his stride.
“Yeah, you’re right, Ireland.
That’s where it was,” Biden said.
“How’d you know that?”
Biden’s apparent memory problems led to concern over his fitness for the presidency.
“It was Ireland.
And he wants four more years?”
“Well, Mr. President I just demoted you,” Biden said before correcting himself.
“Mr. Prime Minister.”
He continued, saying, “It’s great to have you back.”
Sunak simply laughed and nodded during the awkward exchange.
This wasn’t the first time Biden had an embarrassing Sunak-related slip-up.
He butchered the prime minister’s name when he rose to power back in October 2022.
“Just today, we’ve got news that Rashee, Rashee Sanook is now the prime minister.
Pretty astounding,” he said (viaPolitico).
In July 2023, President Joe Biden paid the king a visit at Windsor Castle.
Some argued that Charles appeared to have snapped and lost his temper at Biden.
Despite the awkwardness, it seems that Charles and Biden remain on good terms.
Buckingham Palace later defended the president, noting that the king had no problem with the physical contact.
Biden had one job but he almost left the event without signing the order.
“All that talk and no action.”
Biden poked fun at his mishap, alleviating a rather awkward situation.
Biden isn’t the first president to make a mistake of this nature.
Donald Trump infamously forgot to sign an executive order at the Oval Office back in 2017.
“He may have a game plan he just hasn’t shared it with me.
The bizarre remarks led to puzzled titters from the audience.
The president was swiftly cut off by press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre before he could continue with the rambling speech.
Social media erupted following the toe-curling moment.
“I have never seen this in my entire life,” conservative podcast host Graham Allentweeted.
“Joe Biden’s press conference was ended and cut short by a staffer during a rambling Biden moment.
What is going on?”
Meanwhile,The Spectatorclaimed that Biden had become an “embarrassment” on the world stage.
Although, by his own admission, Biden was exhausted following his numerous engagements.
“Yes, I’m sorry, from Hamas,” the president continued.
Biden’s apparent inability to recall the militant organization’s name led to discernible confusion.
“It was quite a stark moment.
“I admire our President,” Phillips wrote onX.
“I voted for him and campaigned for him.
Inevitably, the gaffe went viral.
“But Joe Biden struggles to stand for a few short moments on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
What a disgrace.”
Moreover, Biden’s gaffe somehow wasn’t the most embarrassing politician moment at the event.
