Biden Gaffes Compilation: “President Harris,” “Two Words: Made in America,” Kicks Reporters Out, Reads From List

This compilation from 10/8/2022 assembles Biden’s most notable verbal stumbles, awkward moments, and confrontations with reporters throughout 2022 — from calling Kamala Harris “President Harris” to saying “two words: Made in America” (three words), to repeatedly having staff shoo reporters from the room while he stands silently.

”President Harris” — Again

Biden referred to his vice president with the wrong title once more. “That’s why I asked President Harris to travel to the region last August,” Biden said. He also praised Harris with an unusual qualifier: “I think she’s doing an incredible job, not a joke” — the “not a joke” suggesting he anticipated skepticism.

”Two Words: Made in America”

Biden delivered one of his most-clipped moments. “Let me start off with two words. Made in America,” Biden said — apparently not counting that “Made in America” is three words, not two.

Brain Surgery Jokes

Biden referenced his 1988 brain aneurysm surgeries. “They went in twice, takes the top of my head off — couldn’t find a brain the first time,” Biden joked. “There isn’t any other side of my brain."

"God Love You — What a Silly Question”

When asked about his fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — linked to journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder — Biden dismissed it: “God love you. What a silly question.”

Kicking Reporters Out

The compilation showed a pattern: staff clearing reporters while Biden stood silently. “Thank you guys. Let’s go. My guys, let’s go right now,” staff shouted repeatedly as reporters called unanswered questions. Biden once commented: “Among the only press in the world that does this. Seriously” — criticizing reporters for asking questions.

Reading From a List

The video included Biden saying “you give me a list here. Steve Hallman, Reuters” — confirming pre-approved reporter selection rather than spontaneous questions.

The Cumulative Effect

Each gaffe alone could be dismissed. Assembled together — “President Harris,” “two words,” brain surgery jokes, reading from lists, staff clearing rooms, refusing questions — they painted a picture of a president struggling with basic public communication while systematically avoiding unscripted interactions. Biden held fewer press conferences than any modern president at comparable points.

Key Takeaways

Biden called Harris “President Harris” again and said “two words: Made in America” — which is three words.
He joked doctors “couldn’t find a brain the first time” during his brain surgeries.
He dismissed a question about fist-bumping the Saudi crown prince as “a silly question.”
Staff repeatedly cleared reporters while Biden stood silently or walked away.
Biden read from a pre-made reporter list and criticized the press for asking questions.

Transcript Highlights

The following is transcribed from the video audio (unverified — AI-generated from audio).

That’s why I asked President Harris to travel to the region.
Let me start off with two words. Made in America.
They went in twice — couldn’t find a brain the first time.
God love you. What a silly question.
Thank you guys. Let’s go. My guys, let’s go right now.
You give me a list here. Among the only press in the world that does this.

Full transcript: 475 words transcribed via Whisper AI.