President Joe Biden struggled to maintain his composure during a press event at his Wilmington, Delaware, home on Saturday, where he was hosting the Quad Summit, a diplomatic gathering of leaders from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
As the event drew to a close, Biden appeared uncertain about the next steps, turning to the audience and asking, “And now, uh, who am I introducing next?” The room fell silent, with Biden’s confusion evident on his face.
After a few awkward moments, Biden’s uncertainty boiled over, and he shouted, “Who’s next?!” The outburst was met with another uncomfortable silence, until an announcer’s voice intervened, introducing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the stage.
The incident has raised further questions about Biden’s mental acuity, particularly in light of his advanced age. The 81-year-old president has been the subject of speculation about his fitness for office, and this latest gaffe has only added to the concerns.
The incident comes on the heels of a cabinet meeting led by First Lady Jill Biden, which has sparked criticism about the unconventional arrangement. “Jill Biden is kicking off the first cabinet meeting the White House has had in almost a year, and we’re expected to act like this is normal,” wrote political commentator Kate Hyde.
The RNC Research account also weighed in, saying, “Jill, Ed.D., is now assisting whatever is left of Crooked Joe Biden in leading cabinet meetings.”
