In a recent segment on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” the hosts reacted with a mix of amusement and palpable dismay to a major verbal gaffe made by former President Joe Biden. The incident occurred during a speech on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This clip has quickly sparked widespread commentary and highlights Biden’s ongoing public speaking challenges, even after stepping down as a candidate.
The misstep took place during Biden’s address at an LGBTQ+ forum. He was aiming to criticize Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans for weaponizing terms like DEI. Biden also attacked them for turning people’s identities into political issues. In the speech, Biden stated: “Folks, a lot has gotten lost in all the noise with terms like DEI and being weaponized and people’s basic identity turned into political football. Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans are trying to distort and derail our fight for equality. They’re trying to turn it into something scary, something sinister. We just have to get up. So long as we keep the faith, summon hope, and get back up and remember who in the hell we are. We’re the United States of America. Got it.”
The hosts burst into laughter while watching the footage. However, their tone quickly shifted to one of genuine concern. One host remarked, “We were laughing our tails off as we were watching that clip, but also a little horrified that he was actually a candidate.”
They then speculated that this could be “Jill’s revenge,” suggesting that Biden’s wife might be pushing him back into the spotlight despite his retirement from the race. “It’s obviously not a good deal for the Democrats to see that face,” the host added. This emphasized how Biden’s continued public appearances are haunting the party.
Another co-host likened the former president to “the ghost of Christmas past—and apparently the ghost of this coming Christmas as well.” The group poked fun at Biden’s awkward phrasing. They noted that he seemed to invent a new country: “the United States of America got got.” One host admitted to occasionally butchering the English language themselves but called this specific slip “a doozy.”
Questioning the Strategy
The discussion also questioned the wisdom of booking Biden for such events. A host asked, “Who’s booking him? I mean, I’m sorry. This LGBTQ thing, I’m like, really? Is that your first pick?” The segment wrapped up with the hosts introducing themselves—Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade, and Ainsley Earhardt—and encouraging viewers to subscribe to the Fox News YouTube page for more content.
This reaction from the popular morning show underscores the intense ongoing scrutiny of Biden’s public appearances post-presidency. Political commentators continue to closely dissect and analyze his every verbal misstep.