A video of President Biden struggling to complete a thought during an event in Israel gained widespread attention on Wednesday.
Biden was in conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the conflict with Hamas continued following their terrorist attack on October 7.
During the discussion with Netanyahu, Biden attempted to recite a quote from Secretary of State Antony Blinken but couldn’t finish it.
“You know, years ago, I asked the Secretary of State when he and I were working in the Senate to write something for me and he said, he wrote a line that I think is appropriate. He said, ‘It’s not we lead, uh, it’s not just, uh…’ Well, I won’t go into it, I’ll wait ’til later, taking too much time,” Biden said in a statement.
Biden’s difficulty in maintaining a coherent narrative was noticed by many, including conservative podcast host Allie Beth Stuckey and Fox News contributor Joe Concha.
“How many sentences does Biden start without knowing how they’re going to end?” Stucky remarked.
“This is fine,” Fox News contributor Joe Concha commented.
Critics commented on the moment, some highlighting it as emblematic of Biden’s presidency.
BIDEN: “I asked the secretary of state when he and I were working in the Senate to write something for me and he said he wrote a line that I think is appropriate. He said, ‘It’s not we lead, it’s not just…’ Well, I won’t go into it, I’ll wait ’til later, taking too much time.” pic.twitter.com/XxtspLBJs3— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 18, 2023
The Citizen Free Press noted, “This sums up Biden’s presidency,” while RNC Youth Advisory Council co-chair Brilyn Hollyhand called it an “embarrassment on the world stage.”
Commentator Jeff Carlson expressed concern, saying, “This used to be kind of amusing. Now it’s terrifying.”
Podcaster Tim Pool sarcastically labeled the quote “Beautiful” with a crying emoji.
Moreover, during his visit, President Biden also announced $100 million in new U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the West Bank to aid displaced and conflict-affected Palestinians.
There will be “100 million in new U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance in both Gaza and the West Bank” that “will support more than 1 million displaced and conflict-affected Palestinians, including emergency needs in Gaza.” Biden said.
He claimed “There’s no higher priority than the release and safe return of all these hostages” captured by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
“We move U.S. military assets to the region, including positioning the USS Ford carrier strike group in the eastern Mediterranean with the USS Eisenhower on the way to deter further aggression Israel and to prevent this conflict from spreading.” Biden said.
