Biden confuses countries this time
U.S. President Joe Biden, who frequently makes headlines with his gaffes, has this time confused Russia with China.
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Joe Biden, the experienced U.S. leader and the oldest president in history, has added another to the gaffes he occasionally makes during public speeches. During his address at the National Governors Association's annual meeting, Biden confused the two major powers, China and Russia.
OBAMA'S INSTRUCTION WAS TO GET CLOSER TO CHINA!
In his speech, Biden stated that former U.S. President Barack Obama had asked him to build closer relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his time as vice president, but he made a notable slip of the tongue. Biden said, "I spent a lot of time with Xi. When I was vice president, my president (Obama) told me he wanted me to get to know Xi Jinping better. Because it was clear he was going to be the head of Russia," creating an incorrect connection between China and Russia.
This latest gaffe occurred at a time when Biden's public speeches are being closely monitored and has resonated widely on social media.