During a press conference in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, President Joe Biden seemed momentarily confused while introducing India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As Biden was set to introduce Modi, he instead appeared uncertain and looked as though he expected a question from the press. This led to an awkward pause until an announcer stepped in to introduce Modi, who then approached Biden for a handshake.
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Biden’s brief confusion came a day after he faced criticism for allowing First Lady Jill Biden to play a prominent role in a Cabinet meeting. On Friday, President Biden held his first Cabinet meeting since October 2023, with Jill Biden in attendance to speak on the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The first lady spoke for over four minutes about maternal health initiatives, following a brief introduction from the president.
Jill Biden’s presence in the meeting stirred reactions online, with some questioning her influence within the administration. This is the first time in recent history that a first lady has joined a Cabinet meeting, a move last seen when Hillary Clinton attended during her husband’s presidency.
