Biden Asks After Dead Lawmaker at Hunger Forum: ‘Where’s Jackie?’

President Joe Biden called out a recently deceased congresswoman in remarks at a hunger conference she helped organize, addressing the lawmaker as if she were still alive.

Biden in his remarks Wednesday at a conference on hunger thanked a bipartisan group of lawmakers who pushed the White House to organize the event, including Democratic New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, Democratic Massachusetts Representative Jim McGovern, Republican Indiana Senator Mike Braun and the late Republican Indiana Representative Jackie Walorski.

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[pkghalm]

This is freaking embarrassing. They played a tribute video of her right before he spoke. Also he gave a statement after she died.

[ralegade]

Screw a press Secretary. Something this big warrants the President addressing the people directly. This is absolutely concerning.

[hanabku]

I saw my mother go through Dementia, then Alzheimer's. She would talk about family members coming to visit that were long dead. Biden needs medical intervention, and to pass the baton of running this country to someone capable.

[lacigaleparis]

It's too bad that one has to keep repeating this, but can you imagine the reaction of the so called "media" if Trump had said this. It is sad, congresswoman Walorski was a wonderful representative from northern Indiana. 😥

[kevinm]

Elder abuse. No way is he in charge of anything.

[notme]

Gotta love how the media trips over themselves to protect this president from scrutiny. It's almost like they're on the same side...

[veganlifestyleloveanimals]

Only 30% of dems support him running in 24. Yet they want you to believe 2 yrs ago he got 81 million votes. Lol

[markwagner]

Shame on Jackie for missing out on the event. Good to know her voter registration is still active

[link]

SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT CLEARLY AND THE PRESS IS IGNORING THIS WHAT THE F

[j_ll]

He's so sick. His voice is weak and frail.

[brutishfossil]

"She was 12, I was 30." - Biden 2022

[jameshite]

So sad. I had a loved one die. They were “top of mind” I didn’t call out for them and then say “well, I guess they aren’t here”. He’s literally failing.

[redfan]

Some context:

Biden issued a statement last month saying he was saddened by Jackies death.

Also, a video in remembrance of Jackie was shown just minutes before Biden spoke.

39% Approval rating.

😂

[cliffy]

wow, i’m shocked Bloomberg covered his gaffe

[iDeagles]

Come on guys. It's an easy mistake. He just got done helping her fill out her mail in ballot for November.

[alternative]

As much as I dislike this man I could never take any joy in watching this mans health decline. The admin and his wife and family are well aware of the details regarding his health and it's disgraceful. This man should be resting and preparing for the next chapter of his life. They are placing a whole nation of people in a dangerous situation by allowing our president to serve when they know damn well he's been in cognitive decline.

[gc]

Then FJB recounts a funny thing the Queen said to him when they met in London last week.

[mrme]

If the people who voted for Biden were alive they'd be pissed!

[ReinatakaharaVT]

Can't even remember someone who died a month ago disrespectful. Also charge his wife and the whole administration with elder abuse.

[noelclemmer]

If Trump would have done this, it would be on the news 24/7 for mounts.