WATCH Video: Biden 9/11 Gaffe During NYC Visit, Sparks Controversy

Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 10:07 [IST]

US President Joe Biden's recent comment about "doing 9/11" has ignited a social media frenzy, with many users mocking the 81-year-old leader.

During a discussion about his schedule following the upcoming Presidential debate, Biden mentioned that after watching Vice President Kamala Harris take on Donald Trump in Philadelphia, he would be commemorating the September 11 attacks the next day.

WATCH Video Biden 9 11 Gaffe During NYC Visit Sparks Controversy

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In a video clip that has since gone viral, Biden said, "I'll be doing 9/11 tomorrow," which many interpreted as an unfortunate phrasing given the context. He clarified that he would be participating in events across New York and Pennsylvania to mark the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Biden: "Tomorrow, Im doing 9/11" 😂pic.twitter.com/bTjxHOff7r
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 10, 2024

Commemorative Events Planned

The White House announced that Biden and Harris will jointly honour the victims of September 11 by visiting key memorials including Ground Zero in New York, the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

Biden had also noted his plans to celebrate his granddaughter Finnegan's birthday and catch the debate between Harris and Trump in New York on the night of the debate. Despite the social media backlash over his wording, Biden expressed confidence in Harris's preparedness for her upcoming debate, remarking that she appeared "calm, cool, and collected" during their recent chat.

Despite the social media backlash over his wording, Biden expressed confidence in Harris's preparedness for her upcoming debate. He remarked that she appeared "calm, cool, and collected" during their recent chat.

Biden's comment has sparked widespread reactions online. Many users have taken to various platforms to share their thoughts on what they see as a slip-up by the President. The phrase "doing 9/11" was quickly picked up and circulated widely.

The President's clarification came swiftly after his initial comment. He emphasized that he would be involved in commemorative activities across significant locations tied to the tragic events of September 11.

Social Media Reactions

While some found humour in Biden's choice of words, others were more critical. Here are

They have no respect for lives lost in any situation..
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) September 10, 2024

He could have been a bit more somber about 9/11. He made it sound like it was a sporting event or something
— Old School Eddie (@Old_SchoolEddie) September 10, 2024