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Joe Biden delivered the remarks on the Mates of Eire luncheon on Friday, when Biden hosted Irish leaders.
Earlier on Friday, Biden hosted Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for a bilateral assembly within the Oval Workplace.
After his disastrous assembly, the place he wanted a cheat sheet to attend, Biden headed to the US Capitol for the annual Mates of Eire luncheon.
Notice playing cards ready by Biden's handlers as we speak featured pictures of the Irish flag and a headshot of the Irish Prime Minister (who was sitting proper subsequent to him). pic.twitter.com/OhslyZjPeo
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Biden spoke for 8 minutes earlier than leaving the lectern.
He repeated a doubtful story about spending time with China's Xi Jinping on the Tibetan Plateau.
“I used to be with Xi Jinping within the Tibetan Plateau a number of years in the past,” Biden stated.
In fact, that by no means occurred.
Biden has informed a model of this lie a number of instances (it's one in every of his favourite lies). WaPo's 'fact-checker' Glenn Kessler gave Biden a “bottomless Pinocchio” ranking for his declare that he traveled 17,000 miles with Xi Jinping and frolicked with him on the Tibetan plateau.
Watch:
Biden: “I used to be with Xi Jinping within the Tibetan Plateau a number of years in the past…” pic.twitter.com/0I0Cnh9hPF
– RNC Analysis (@RNCResearch) 15 March 2024
Biden additionally informed foolish jokes about his Irish heritage and he bought compulsory laughs from attendees.
“My grandfather used to say that, uh, being Irish is, uh… sufficient. Hey hey. At any value, I can’t go into that,” Biden stated.
Video:
Biden: “My grandfather used to say that, uh, being Irish is, uh… sufficient. Heh. Below any circumstances, I wouldn't go on that.” pic.twitter.com/a08LKnhc6R
– RNC Analysis (@RNCResearch) 15 March 2024
As Biden walked down the Capitol steps, his aides stored an eye fixed on him.
Watch:
Biden slowly descends the Capitol steps (as his handlers maintain a watchful eye), gestures towards his motorcade, and walks again to his limo. Ardour! pic.twitter.com/GYPLHCucRA
– RNC Analysis (@RNCResearch) 15 March 2024
Watch the total luncheon right here:
LIVE: President Joe Biden, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar attend St. Patrick's Day luncheon https://t.co/yfVv26tMd0
– Reuters (@Reuters) 15 March 2024