White House Corrects Nine Errors in Biden's Speech to NAACP

Speech Errors Lead to Multiple Corrections

On a recent Monday, the White House found itself in the position of having to correct nine distinct errors in the transcript of a speech given by President Joe Biden to the NAACP.

Biden's Mistakes Reflect Age and Cognitive Decline

According to Fox News, Biden's speech was riddled with errors that seemed to highlight his advancing age and potential cognitive decline. One of the most glaring mistakes was his assertion that he was Vice President during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that former President Barack Obama had tasked him with managing the crisis. In reality, Donald Trump was President and Mike Pence was Vice President when the pandemic began.

Transcript Adjusted to Reflect Correct Context

The White House corrected the transcript to replace "pandemic" with "recession," suggesting that Biden was actually referring to the economic downturn of 2009 that occurred during Obama's first term. The corrected transcript now reads, "And when I was vice president, things were kind of bad during the recession, and what happened was Barack said to me, 'Go to Detroit and help fix it.'"

Additional Errors in Speech

Biden made several other errors during his speech, including claiming that the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," saved American families $800,000 a year. He also incorrectly referred to his hosts as "the NAAC" and mispronounced several words.

White House Focuses on Speech Substance

In response to the corrections, Acting Deputy Press Secretary Sam Michel chose to focus on the content of Biden's speech rather than the errors, stating, "we're focused on the substance of the transcript and the heart of President Biden’s speech."

Biden's Gaffes Draw Scrutiny

Biden, who at 81 is the oldest President in American history, has been under increased scrutiny due to his frequent gaffes. These have ranged from addressing deceased members of Congress during speeches, to reading aloud teleprompter instructions not meant to be spoken, to making false statements about his career and personal history. His apparent cognitive decline is becoming a major issue as the general election campaign against former President Donald Trump approaches.

Final Thoughts

The frequency and nature of President Biden's speech errors raise questions about his cognitive health and ability to effectively lead the nation. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you believe these errors are simply slips of the tongue, or do they signal a deeper problem? Share this article with your friends and start a conversation. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.