A recent video clip featuring former President Joe Biden during a public appearance has rapidly gone viral, becoming the latest source of online ridicule and criticism. While attempting to say the United States of America, Biden appeared to stumble over the phrase, mumbling something that was quickly interpreted by users as “Ameragottit.”
The Viral Reaction
The brief clip, which circulated widely on the social media platform X, instantly became fertile ground for generating a flurry of memes, jokes, and critical commentary.
- Jokes and Memes: One user, poking fun at the slip, wrote: “I am proud to be an Ameragottett.” Another user speculated on the cause, saying, “It’s like his dentures slipped…”
- Political Attacks: The video was seized upon by critics, including a meme page that wrote, “Can’t believe we had 4 years of this.” A supporter of President Donald Trump used the clip to express satisfaction with the recent election results, posting an image of the White House and writing, “Thank goodness Trump won.”
- Defense: Support for the former President was minimal but present, with one self-proclaimed Democrat defending him: “SO WHAT??? HIS 17 MINUTE SPEECH WAS BEAUTIFUL. JUST STOP.”
The viral moment reignited scrutiny over Biden’s health, particularly following the announcement in May from his post-presidential office that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.
History of Public Speaking Stumbles
This latest slip adds to a history of public speaking errors and mispronunciations that marked Biden’s four years in office and often went viral.
One notable incident occurred in October 2022 when Biden was reported to have mispronounced the name of former U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at a Diwali reception, allegedly saying “Rasheed Sanook” instead of the correct name.