President Biden, 80, referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “President Harris” during the Stanley Cup celebration at the White House.
The remark, made while honoring the Las Vegas Golden Knights, adds to a series of instances where Biden has mistakenly called Harris “president.”
How many times has Joe Biden “accidentally” called Kamala Harris “President”?
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“President Harris is here to make sure we do this the right way,” Biden said.
This gaffe has occurred at least six times, with one notable occurrence in October 2022 when he wished her a happy birthday, calling her “a great president” during a White House event.
Biden previously referred to Harris as “President Harris” in South Carolina in December 2021, and in January and March 2022. The president has also mistakenly referred to Harris as the “first lady” during a March 2022 interaction with reporters.
Biden, the oldest person to serve as president at 80, would turn 81 on November 20. If re-elected for a second term, he would be 82 at inauguration and 86 upon leaving office.
Harris, 59, has frequently defended Biden against concerns about his age. The latest incident raises eyebrows about Biden’s verbal slip-ups, emphasizing the need for precision in public addresses.
