President Joe Biden held an event at the White House on Wednesday, for the “White House Creator Economy Conference.” From the very beginning, the president’s remarks were problematic.
As he addressed the press, he wanted to know “is that the real press or the fake press back there,” drawing laughter from the crowd as he assured them, “that was a joke, that was a joke.” Biden also made comments about his grandchildren, during which he appeared to fail to acknowledge Hunter’s daughter, Navy Joan Roberts, completely, and at such a public event.
In referring to how “I have a bunch of grandchildren,” Biden spoke to those present being “the future” and “the source of [his grandchildren’s] news.” He mentioned that his grandchildren “range in age from 30 down to–well, the little one isn’t watching yet, but–to 14.”
While Biden said “little one,” as in singular, he actually has multiple grandchildren younger than 14: Beau Jr., and Navy Joan, who are both Hunter’s children.