President Biden made a public gaffe during an event in North Carolina, mistakenly believing he had taken a photo with Rep. Deborah Ross when she was actually in Washington. The incident, where he joked about her absence before realizing his mistake, is likely to be seized upon by his critics, particularly those who question his mental capacity due to his age.

At 81, Mr. Biden is the oldest president in U.S. history, and his occasional gaffes and moments of confusion have fueled attacks from political opponents. This incident follows a previous one in September 2022, where he mistakenly called for former Rep. Jackie Walorski to stand up at a White House conference on ending hunger, despite her having passed away a month earlier.

Despite these incidents, White House officials maintain that Mr. Biden remains intellectually engaged and sharp.

These gaffes are likely to add fuel to the ongoing debate about Mr. Biden’s ability to lead the country effectively, and will undoubtedly be used by his critics to question his fitness for office.

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