18-11-2023 (SAN FRANCISCO) During the recent APEC summit, President Joe Biden found himself at the center of social media attention for a series of awkward moments, prompting online discussions and critiques of his demeanor.
In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Biden is seen standing with world leaders, performing his signature awkward handshake as he walks off stage. The footage, highlighted by RNC Research, sparked mockery with the caption, ‘YIKES: Biden gets VERY confused as he stands among fellow world leaders at the APEC summit.’
The video captures a moment where one man seemingly switches places with another during a photo op, leaving Biden looking bewildered. The sarcastic comment, ‘Such strength, such vigor,’ references Biden’s perceived weak handshake.
Responses to the footage were mixed, with some expressing concern about the president’s behavior, while others defended him. One user commented, ‘How long will they keep pretending? This is getting serious with all the stuff going on in the world.’ Another joked, ‘This is how my MIL acts every time we try to take a family photo…’
This incident followed another gaffe where Biden waved the white flag by choosing to skip over the name of a corporate entity during remarks at the APEC summit. While discussing US corporate innovation, Biden decided to avoid pronouncing the challenging name of a corporate entity instead of potentially mispronouncing it.
His decision prompted a humorous remark from Biden: ‘It’s better not to try and not mispronounce than try and mispronounce.’ The audience responded with warm laughter.
Biden’s recent series of verbal missteps also included botching the name of the Moscone Center in San Francisco and avoiding the pronunciation of CBS White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. Last week, he referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as ‘president’ and struggled with the pronunciation of her name.
These incidents have raised questions about Biden’s communication abilities, especially considering his history of overcoming a speech impediment as a child. As social media continues to scrutinize these moments, they add to the growing discussion about the president’s public appearances and communication skills.
