Biden confuses Macron with dead French president
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden confuses Macron with dead French president

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden confused his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with France's long-dead former leader Francois Mitterrand, in a speech that went viral in video footage on Monday. And in April last year, a White House transcript corrected Mr. Biden when he confused New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team with the Black and Tans, a British military force notorious for its involvement in the Irish War of Independence. Mr. Biden's predecessor and probable opponent in the November presidential election, Donald Trump, made a similar gaffe last month, confusing his party rival Nikki Haley with former House speaker Nancy Pelosi. Following Mr. Trump's gaffe, Mr. Biden also took the opportunity to make a dig at his potential presidential rival.

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Biden, Macron discuss Lebanon-Israel ceasefire efforts and Russia-Ukraine war
1 month ago

Biden, Macron discuss Lebanon-Israel ceasefire efforts and Russia-Ukraine war

Firstpost  

White confirmed that the two leaders spoke on Friday evening and also reviewed developments in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and Lebanon ceasefire deal French President Emmanuel Macron meets with US President Joe Biden during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 25, 2024. AP Amid the brewing …

Almost fell asleep on stage: Biden admits to not being very smart during debate with Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Almost fell asleep on stage: Biden admits to not being very smart during debate with Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Joe Biden has admitted that he "almost fell asleep on stage" and "was not very smart" enough to handle his schedule before the first presidential debate with Donald Trump, blaming his extensive foreign travels for his disastrous performance. Biden, 81, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his …

Biden calls France ‘our first friend’ as host Macron says, ‘Allied we are and allied we will stay’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden calls France ‘our first friend’ as host Macron says, ‘Allied we are and allied we will stay’

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Joe Biden said France was America’s “first friend” at its founding and is one of its closest allies more than two centuries later as he was honored with a state visit Saturday by French President Emmanuel Macron aimed at showing off their partnership on global security issues and easing past trade tensions. The American president followed Macron’s …

Biden calls France ‘our first friend’ as host Macron says, ‘Allied we are and allied we will stay’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden calls France ‘our first friend’ as host Macron says, ‘Allied we are and allied we will stay’

LA Times  

First Lady Jill Biden, left, President Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron wave during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Saturday. President Biden said France was America’s “first friend” at its founding and is one of its closest allies more than two centuries later as he was honored with a state visit Saturday by …

Donald Trump reacts to Joe Biden's embarrassing viral video in France after ‘controlled by evil force’ claims
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump reacts to Joe Biden's embarrassing viral video in France after ‘controlled by evil force’ claims

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump joined TikTok less than a week ago, and he has already begun to take jabs at his rivals. Donald Trump marched March 6, 2024 towards a bitter rematch against President Joe Biden in November as his final Republican rival Nikki Haley thew in the towel after a thumping defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries. Donald Trump speaks out …

"Joe is not helping his own cause": Bill Maher weighs-in on Hur's Biden report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

"Joe is not helping his own cause": Bill Maher weighs-in on Hur's Biden report

Salon  

In a segment of "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday, the host weighed-in on special counsel Robert Hur’s report that was released this week, in which the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney determined that President Biden “willfully” stored classified documents after his time as vice president, but would not face charges in the probe — depicting him as a forgetful old …

Biden now claims he spoke to second dead European leader in gaffe-prone campaign week
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden now claims he spoke to second dead European leader in gaffe-prone campaign week

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “And then Helmut Kohl turned to me and …

Biden confuses Macron with dead French president Mitterrand in campaign speech
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden confuses Macron with dead French president Mitterrand in campaign speech

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. President Joe Biden on Sunday appeared to confuse …

Biden gets brutally mocked as he confuses Macron with France's dead president ‘Mitterrand’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden gets brutally mocked as he confuses Macron with France's dead president ‘Mitterrand’

Hindustan Times  

In his latest embarrassing moment, US President Joe Biden seemed to confuse his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with Francois Mitterrand, the ex-leader of the European nation who died nearly three-decade ago. US President Joe Biden and France's President Emmanuel Macron Addressing a crowd in Las Vegas ahead of Nevada's primary on Tuesday, the 81-year-old president erroneously claimed to have spoken …

Biden claims he met with ex-French President Francois Mitterrand, who died in 1996 I VIDEO
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden claims he met with ex-French President Francois Mitterrand, who died in 1996 I VIDEO

India TV News  

Las Vegas: US President Joe Biden, who has been deemed to be the main contender of his predecessor Donald Trump for the upcoming Presidential elections, again stunned the world with another gaffe by saying he recently met a French president who had died around three decades ago. While addressing a crowd in Las Vegas on Sunday, Biden, who turned 81 …

'NATO is dead': Trump told EU that US would never help Europe under attack, says official
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'NATO is dead': Trump told EU that US would never help Europe under attack, says official

India TV News  

Former US President Donald Trump told top European Union officials during his tenure at the White House that the United States would never help Europe if it came under attack, according to a high-level EU official. Trump made the remarks to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum in 2020, said Thierry Breton, the European …

US: Trump mocks French President Macron, Biden at Iowa campaign event | WATCH
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US: Trump mocks French President Macron, Biden at Iowa campaign event | WATCH

India TV News  

Former US President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron by imitating his accent during a campaign event in Iowa while speaking on negotiations over taxes on American tech giants during his presidency. During the event, Trump recalled an alleged telephone conservation he had with Macron during his tenure at the White House when the French President proposed a 25 …

Awkward moment Joe Biden gives French President Macron 42-second long handshake
2 years ago

Awkward moment Joe Biden gives French President Macron 42-second long handshake

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden shook French President Emmanuel Macron's hand for an awkward 42 seconds during a welcome ceremony at the White House on Thursday. President Joe Biden shook French President Emmanuel Macron's hand for an awkward 42 seconds during a welcome ceremony at the White House on Thursday It is unclear whether Biden held that pose for photographers, or whether …

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin to help ease tensions over Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin to help ease tensions over Ukraine

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to hold talks in Moscow in a bid to help de-escalate the tense situation around Ukraine. Key points: Russia is urging the US and its allies to bar Ukraine from joining NATO The French President is hoping to 'de-escalate' the situation Mr Macron spoke with the US President prior to his flight and the …

Macron: Biden tells French President the US was ‘clumsy’ in handling nuclear submarine deal
3 years, 1 month ago

Macron: Biden tells French President the US was ‘clumsy’ in handling nuclear submarine deal

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden on Friday admitted that his administration was “clumsy” in its handling of the deal that deprived France of billions in defense contracts. The comment came during a closely watched meeting with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in Rome, meant to repair fractured ties after a rift over an agreement to provide Australia with submarines, “I …

Biden 'not fully aware' of French anger, as US distances itself from cancelled subs contract
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden 'not fully aware' of French anger, as US distances itself from cancelled subs contract

ABC  

A top US diplomat says President Joe Biden was not "fully aware" of the negative impact a joint United Kingdom-American submarine deal with Australia had had on France, after it was announced last month. Key points: The US is distancing itself from Australia's decision to cancel a $90 billion French submarine contract A presidential envoy has told French media the …

US-French spat seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call
3 years, 3 months ago

US-French spat seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call

Associated Press  

PARIS — The most significant rift in decades between the United States and France seemed on the mend Wednesday after French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden got on the phone Wednesday to smooth things over. In a half-hour call that the White House described as “friendly,” the two leaders agreed to meet next month to discuss the way …

Biden speaks with Macron, seeks to cement US-France ties
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden speaks with Macron, seeks to cement US-France ties

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden on Sunday spoke with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, expressing his desire to strengthen bilateral ties, the White House said. In a phone call, Biden also stressed his commitment to bolstering the transatlantic relationship, including through NATO and the United States’ partnership with the European Union, the White House said in a statement. Biden and Macron …

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