Joe Biden’s Slip of Tongue Raises Concerns Amid Re-Election Bid

Amid growing concerns over his health and re-election bid for the United States Presidency, Joe Biden made a notable gaffe during an interview on Philadelphia’s WURD black radio station. Biden mistakenly referred to himself as “America’s first black woman to serve with a black president,” a statement that has drawn significant media attention.

Historical Context

Joe Biden served as Vice President under Barack Obama, the first African American President of the United States, from 2009 to 2017. In the 2020 Presidential election, Biden selected Kamala Harris as his running mate, making her the first female Vice President and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American Vice President.

The Incident

During the interview, which was part of an Independence Day media blitz, Biden stated, “By the way, I’m proud to be the, as I said, the first vice president, first black woman, served with a black president, proud of the first black woman in the Supreme Court.” This slip of the tongue has raised eyebrows, especially given the context of his shaky performance in the first Presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Biden also made another confusing statement, calling himself the “first president that got elected statewide in the state of Delaware, when I was a kid."

Campaign Response

Ammar Moussa, a spokesperson for Biden’s re-election campaign, dismissed the media reports as absurd. Moussa argued that Biden’s speech patterns have been consistent throughout his career and that the media is overreacting.

Upcoming Challenges

Biden faces another significant television interview on Friday, which will be closely watched. He is scheduled to travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to rally Democratic voters and will be interviewed by ABC News during the trip. Additionally, Biden disclosed details about his medical check-up during a private meeting with Democratic governors, following his recent debate performance.

Summary

• Joe Biden made a notable gaffe, calling himself “America’s first black woman to serve with a black president.”
• The incident occurred during an interview on Philadelphia’s WURD black radio station.
• Biden served as Vice President under Barack Obama, the first African American President.
• Kamala Harris, Biden’s Vice President, is the first female, African American, and Asian American Vice President.
• Biden’s campaign spokesperson dismissed the media reports as an overreaction.
• Biden faces a crucial television interview and will rally Democratic voters in Madison, Wisconsin.
• Biden disclosed details about his medical check-up during a private meeting with Democratic governors.