Believe it or not, Joe Biden is technically still the president of the United States. Since dropping out of the 2024 race back in July, he’s been keeping a profile so low it’s almost subterranean. It’s easy to forget he’s still holding the highest office in the land—if you can call it “holding” when it looks more like fumbling.
Biden’s four years in office have been marked by one thing above all else: his legendary gaffes. Whether it’s mangling a speech, losing his train of thought mid-sentence, or veering into verbal chaos, the man has turned public speaking into an unintentional comedy routine. The hits keep coming, and his most recent performance hosting the NBA champion Boston Celtics at the White House didn’t disappoint.
As Biden welcomed the 2024 champs, the 82-year-old president appeared to forget what team they play for. “You’re the Celtics, right?” he asked, to the amusement—or maybe discomfort—of those in the room. If that wasn’t cringe-worthy enough, he followed up with, “They just showed up. I don’t know where the hell they came from.”
The laughs were polite but strained. The video clip, of course, went viral faster than a bad TikTok trend.
But Biden wasn’t done. In a move that might make the Secret Service reach for the aspirin, he casually revealed his own code name. “My Secret Service name is ‘Celtic,’” he announced, as if sharing his favorite Irish pub. “For real, because I’m Irish.” Sure, Joe. Let’s hope America’s adversaries aren’t taking notes.
This isn’t a one-off. Biden’s bumbling interactions and off-the-cuff remarks have been the hallmark of his presidency. Yet for years, Democrats insisted these weren’t signs of decline but rather evidence of his “authenticity.” They even gaslit the American public, claiming any concerns about his cognitive health were baseless right-wing conspiracies.
That charade ended the moment Biden had to face off against Donald Trump in a debate last summer. His performance, if we can call it that, was the final straw for the Democratic establishment. In no time, they pushed Biden out of the race and handed the reins to Kamala Harris, hoping to salvage their chances in 2024. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work.
The damage was already done. Americans were tired of being lied to about Biden’s mental state and punished Democrats for it at the ballot box. The result? A clean sweep for Republicans, with the White House, Senate, and House flipping red.
Biden’s latest gaffe with the Celtics is just another reminder of why his presidency will be remembered more for its punchlines than its policies. Thankfully, his days in office are numbered. As the Trump team preps for a return to the Oval Office, many Americans are breathing a sigh of relief.
Farewell, Joe. Here’s hoping retirement suits you better than the presidency ever did.
