Biden slammed over horrendous ‘I’m doing 9/11’ gaffe during NYC visit: ‘YIKES’

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 Biden slammed over horrendous ‘I’m doing 9/11’ gaffe during NYC visit: ‘YIKES’
By Victor Nava   
Published Sep. 10, 2024, 8:55 p.m. ET

President Biden told reporters Tuesday that he’s heading up to New York City and “doing 9/11” in a gaffe that was ruthlessly mocked by social media users.

The 81-year-old president, who was forced to end his re-election bid in July over mounting questions about his mental acuity, made the verbal blunder as he previewed his near-term travel plans.

“I’m going up to my granddaughter’s birthday in New York,” Biden said on the White House lawn as he prepared to board his Marine One helicopter.

“Then we’re going to watch the debate and tomorrow I’m doing 9/11,” the president added, with unfortunate phrasing.

Biden was seemingly referencing his scheduled participation in solemn remembrance ceremonies marking the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

More:  https://nypost.com/2024/09/10/us-news/biden-slammed-on-social-media-over-horrendous-im-doing-9-11-gaffe/

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The widow of a firefighter that lost his life on 9/11 called out Joe Biden:

"The elected officials here today show their respect and reverence to the families on September 11th—or, in our president's words, 'Do 9/11.' Quite a flippant remark."

https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/1833887473098752224

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The widow of a firefighter that lost his life on 9/11 called out Joe Biden:

"The elected officials here today show their respect and reverence to the families on September 11th—or, in our president's words, 'Do 9/11.' Quite a flippant remark."

https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/1833887473098752224

Good on her.