President Joe Biden has been known for his many verbal gaffes throughout his career, and his latest slip-up during a recent speech has raised some eyebrows.
During a ceremony at the White House honoring a group of artists, including Vera Wang, Biden stumbled over his words and mistakenly referred to a performer as “Joan Ching Gangnam Style Koala.”
“I honored a group of trailblading artists with national Medals of Arts and Humanities the group included groundbreaking Asian Americans like Vera Wang and and and Joan Ching Gangnam Style koala I think I pronounced it correctly she can call me Joe bitten,” he said.
The president quickly corrected himself, saying, “I think I pronounced it correctly. She can call me Joe Bitten.” While the comment was meant to be lighthearted, it’s just the latest in a series of verbal missteps that have drawn attention during Biden’s time in office.
While some may dismiss these verbal flubs as harmless mistakes, others argue that they could have real-world consequences. For example, during a recent speech, Biden appeared to suggest that he would support defunding the police, a position that he has since walked back.
Critics have also pointed out that Biden’s verbal stumbles could reinforce negative perceptions of him as a politician who is past his prime. Some have even suggested that his age and cognitive abilities may be in question, given his frequent misstatements.
Despite these concerns, Biden’s supporters have noted that his verbal gaffes are nothing new, and that he has always been prone to the occasional slip-up. They argue that his overall record and experience make him a strong leader, regardless of his occasional verbal missteps.
Regardless of one’s opinion on the matter, it’s clear that Biden’s verbal flubs will continue to be a topic of discussion as he continues his presidency. Whether they will have any real-world impact on his policy decisions remains to be seen.