Biden Refers to Kamala Harris as ‘Boss’ and Mislabels JD Vance as ‘Secretary’ During Gun Control Event

Washington, D.C. — In a series of missteps during a White House event on Thursday, President Joe Biden referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as his “boss” and mistakenly addressed Ohio Senator JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, with the wrong job title.

The 81-year-old president, who is set to retire at the end of his term, made the gaffe while signing executive orders aimed at creating new task forces focused on gun violence.

Biden, delivering a somewhat rambling speech to a room full of guests, claimed to have attended all but three mass shootings in the United States.

During his remarks, he launched an attack on Vance, accusing him of dismissing mass shootings as a “fact of life.” However, the president’s critique was based on a misinterpretation of Vance’s previous statements.

Vance, who is 40 years old, had actually told a CNN reporter on September 5 that schools should increase security to ensure that shootings do not become a fact of life. Vance emphasized the need for bolstering school security to prevent potential attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities.

Biden, however, incorrectly referred to Vance as “Secretary Vance of Ohio” and questioned, “Who the hell do these people think they are?” in his remarks.

The whole context of Vance’s comments, intended to highlight the need for more robust security measures, was not acknowledged in Biden’s speech.

The executive orders signed by Biden are designed to create panels that will study the implementation of active-shooter drills in schools and explore potential regulations on 3-D printed guns and equipment that can convert semiautomatic weapons into machine guns.

Although these orders do not impose new restrictions, they aim to address emerging firearm threats.

During the signing, Biden handed the pen to Harris, saying, “Keep it going, boss,” further fueling social media mockery and criticism just a day after he mistakenly greeted world leaders in New York City with “welcome to Washington.”

This isn’t the first time Biden has made such errors. He has referred to Harris as the “president” on at least seven occasions, leading to growing concerns about his mental acuity.

Biden’s series of blunders comes as he prepares to step down following a relentless campaign by fellow Democrats urging him to retire due to concerns over his cognitive abilities.

Biden officially ended his bid for a second term on July 21, but he has resisted bipartisan calls to resign before the end of his term on January 20.

Harris, who stepped into the top spot on the Democratic ticket after Biden’s exit, praised him at the event, calling him “our extraordinary president.”

The vice president has been positioning herself as a pragmatic advocate for gun control ahead of the November 5 election, describing herself as a gun owner willing to defend her home if necessary.

However, Harris has not provided specifics about her firearm ownership, leading to scepticism from Republicans questioning the authenticity of her claims.

Biden’s new task forces are expected to offer recommendations on how to address the evolving landscape of firearm threats in the United States, with an emphasis on preventing future tragedies and enhancing public safety.