President Biden made an embarrassing verbal gaffe on Tuesday during a campaign rally in Tampa, Florida. While criticizing former President Donald Trump’s opposition to abortion rights, Biden accidentally claimed that “we can’t be trusted.”
Audience members could be heard laughing after the comment, but Biden continued, seemingly oblivious to his mistake. Several conservative social media users quickly jumped on the quote, jokingly agreeing with Biden’s assessment that he could not be trusted.
This gaffe was just one of several that Biden has made in recent weeks. On Monday, he was attacked for equivocating on the ongoing anti-Israel protests taking place on college campuses nationwide. On Thursday, he made a confusing statement urging people to “choose freedom over democracy.”
These gaffes have raised concerns about Biden’s mental acuity, as well as the competence of his administration. The White House has not yet commented on the latest gaffe.
In the wake of Biden’s comment, several commentators have drawn parallels to Trump’s own history of verbal missteps. However, they have also noted that Biden’s gaffes often appear to be more substantive and concerning.
As Biden’s presidency continues, it remains to be seen whether these gaffes will have a significant impact on his ability to lead the country. However, they have certainly provided fodder for his critics and raised questions about his fitness for office.
