President Joe Biden has found himself in the spotlight once again as he stumbled over his words during a speaking event, inadvertently shifting attention to his opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Addressing supporters at a community college in Tampa, the 81-year-old president attempted to portray Trump as untrustworthy regarding the issue of abortion, particularly in light of Florida’s impending ban on abortions past six weeks.
The president called out Trump as the sole person responsible for the “cruelty and chaos” since the the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
In a momentary gaffe, Biden inadvertently asked: “How many times does he have to prove we can’t be trusted?” The slip prompted ABC News to swiftly attempt to rectify the statement by replacing “we” with “he” in their coverage, though the original remark was clearly audible.
This incident adds to a string of verbal blunders by Biden in 2024, including forgetting names and confusing political figures, further fueling criticism regarding his age and mental acuity.
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The president’s intended message focused on Trump’s rhetoric surrounding abortion, attributing the end of Roe vs. Wade and potential future rollbacks to his predecessor.
Biden also said that Trump “described the Dobbs decision as a miracle”, adding that “I think it’s coming from that Bible he’s trying to sell.
“I almost wanted to buy one just to see what the hell’s in it,” Biden said, joking about the $60 (approximately £48) purchase.
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Biden also reminded the audience of Trump’s boast of ending the constitutional right to abortion during a Fox News town hall before the Iowa caucuses.
“The bad news for Trump is we are going to hold him accountable,” the president said. “We are – he should be held accountable.”
The looming abortion ban in Florida has become a focal point, with Amendment 4 offering a potential avenue for voters to rescind the restriction. The outcome of this measure could significantly impact the abortion landscape in the Southeast, potentially energizing pro-choice voters and influencing electoral dynamics in the state.
