Biden ripped as he shouts 'who's next' at staff in embarrassing gaffe while introducing world leaders

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden’s recent appearance at a summit meeting of world leaders created a buzz on social media for all the wrong reasons. The 81-year-old president was caught on camera snapping at his staff after yet another awkward moment.

The meeting took place in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, September 21, with leaders from the Quad nations—Australia, India, and Japan—but it was Biden's angry gaffe that stole the show.

Joe Biden’s slip-up sparks social media trolling

The event started smoothly enough as Joe Biden welcomed the Quad leaders to his home to discuss international cooperation on beating cancer. The Quad — originally established to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region — had gathered to discuss this new "cancer moonshot," a project Biden has spearheaded to find a cure for the disease.

However, the night took a turn when Biden seemed to lose track of the order of introductions after finishing his remarks. After thanking the audience, he appeared confused about what he was supposed to do next. “So I want to thank you all for being here. And now, who am I introducing next?” he asked.

An awkward silence followed before Biden barked: “Who’s next?” The moment grew more uncomfortable until one of his aides gestured toward the stage and directed the emcee to introduce India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden appeared momentarily relieved, cracking a joke as he put his arm around Modi, calling him the leader of a "small nation."

Regardless, the president was heavily trolled on social media after being filmed snapping at staffers.

"OMG. Angry old man yelling...Who's Next?" one posted on X.

"Can't hold that anger anymore, lol," a second user chimed in.

"Is he taking orders at Burger King?" another quipped.

"sHaRp aS A tACk," someone else added.

"HE IS GONE!!" a comment read.

"November can’t come soon enough," another offered.

Biden and the other Quad leaders—Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida—announced a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening their alliance.

One of the key topics was enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This includes monitoring illegal fishing and unlawful international activities in the waters. The agreement now extends to the Indian Ocean and also involves deploying new technologies and launching training programs to further strengthen maritime security.

For the first time, Quad nations will even have the opportunity to join US Coast Guard vessels.

A strong message from the Quad

Joe Biden declared during his opening remarks: "The Quad is here to stay." He added, "We’re democracies who know how to get things done. Our four countries are more strategically aligned than ever before."

Prime Minister Modi echoed those sentiments. "Quad has enhanced cooperation in every sphere in ways unprecedented,” he said. "Quad is here to stay to assist, to partner, and to complement."

The Quad has notably evolved from a loose coalition formed in 2004 into a much more formalized partnership today. Congress even announced the formation of Quad Caucuses in both the House and Senate to further strengthen support for the alliance.

“The Quad continues to see itself as having a huge stake in the maritime security of the region, and is very proud of this project, which is already benefiting two dozen countries in the Indo-Pacific,” a senior Biden administration official said, as quoted by The Hill.

Joe Biden’s declining image and the race ahead

Joe Biden’s tendency for gaffes and a rather visible decline in agility have sparked widespread concerns about his fitness to serve. The president’s repeated stumbles while boarding Air Force One, coupled with his stiff gait, have led to growing calls from across the political aisle for him to step aside.

Biden made headlines earlier this year after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump in June, where he lost his train of thought multiple times. His performance reportedly pushed senior Democrats — including Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama — to encourage Biden to step down.

In July, Biden announced he would not be seeking re-election and paved the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee.

With Biden out of the race, Harris appears to have energized the Democratic Party’s campaign for the upcoming November election. Polls show a tight race between Harris and Trump.

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