The White House on Thursday defended Biden's recent mistakes, noting that political figures often make mistakes while speaking publicly. 'As it relates to the names and what he was trying to say, many people, elected officials – many people they can misspeak sometimes,' White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during the White House press briefing after reporters repeatedly asked about the mistakes. The White House on Tuesday refused to engage with questions about the president's mental fitness. In 2019, President Biden referred to a conversation with Margaret Thatcher about former President Donald Trump before correcting himself. The White House dismissed the incident by noting that the congresswoman was just 'top of mind' for the president.
Source: The Times February 10, 2024 14:07 UTC