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Biden's Latest Gaffe Raises Concerns Over Health and Re-Election Bid

The President mistakenly referred to himself as the 'first Black woman' during a radio interview, prompting scrutiny and media backlash.

US First Lady Jill Biden, from left, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Biden's reelection campaign limped into the US Independence Day holiday, exhausted by a week of the incumbent clawing to maintain his hold on his party's nomination. Photographer: Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg
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Overview

  • Biden made the slip-up while discussing his tenure with former President Obama and Vice President Harris.
  • The error occurred during a media blitz to boost his re-election campaign following a poor debate performance.
  • Critics and social media users questioned Biden's mental fitness for office.
  • Biden's campaign defended the President, calling the media's reaction absurd.
  • The incident adds to growing concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden's viability for a second term.