Biden Apologizes to Native Americans, Stumbles Over Gabby Giffords Reference

President Biden mistakenly implied Gabby Giffords was deceased during a speech in Arizona, where he also issued a historic apology for past injustices against Native Americans.

During a speech in Arizona, President Biden mistakenly referred to former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords in the past tense, implying she was no longer alive.
The gaffe occurred while Biden was praising Senator Mark Kelly, Giffords' husband, and expressing gratitude for their friendship.
Biden's speech included a formal apology for the U.S. government's role in forcing Native American children into assimilation-focused boarding schools.
The president acknowledged difficulty reading the teleprompter due to bright sunlight, which may have contributed to his verbal missteps.
The apology to Native Americans was received with mixed emotions, with some attendees expressing appreciation and others calling for further action beyond words.