President Joe Biden once again showed signs of his advanced age after appearing lost during his speech at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters.
Biden visited FEMA to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida, where he said that residents in the Southeast should remain vigilant as the hurricane makes its way through Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
“It’s still very dangerous with winds up to 75 miles an hour. And the impacts of the storm are being felt throughout the Southeast, even as it moves up the eastern coast of the United States,” he said. “We have to remain vigilant, and there’s much more to do.”
Following his remarks, the president appeared lost and repeatedly asked, “Where am I going now?”
Biden tells reporters he is going to Florida on Saturday morning.
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He then turns to walk away and asks "Where am I going now?" pic.twitter.com/saYhskUBqr
The embarrassing gaffe has made the rounds on social media, with many expressing their concerns for the president and questioning his capabilities for another four-year term.
“He is [toast,] and it’s just a question of when he will resign or announce that he is not running in 2024,” one user commented on X.
“Him, Mitch, Feddermen, and Feinstein are the poster ‘children’ for term limits and mental health checks,” another user commented.
This isn’t the first time Biden has made a fool of himself in public. During his recent European trip, Biden looked lost on stage at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Videos captured the president, who appeared confused as he was posing for a photograph with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.
Prior to the pictorial, the U.S. president was seen looking around the room and seemed unsure of what to do. The awkwardness lasted for a few seconds and was even captured on video.
This comes as officials continue to question Biden’s physical and mental wellness, especially after he announced his reelection campaign earlier this month.
Voters are also showing serious concerns for Biden’s age and health, as an October survey found that 64 percent of Americans, including 50 percent of Democrats, said they were “concerned” about the president’s mental health.
Biden became the oldest individual ever elected to serve in the White House, and he could break the record should he win again in 2024.
