Joe Biden had a tricky time announcing a flagship tech policy as he struggled to produce a coherent sentence despite reading off a giant teleprompter.
The US President announced his administration is designating 31 technology hubs touching 32 states and Puerto Rico in a bid to bolster innovation and create jobs.
Speaking to reporters, the president ran into all sorts of bother as he ploughed through a pre-written script.
Biden thanked a host of figures for their help in getting the project off the ground, but stumbled through the names as he struggled with pronunciations and spellings.
The issues plagued the speech as the president appeared flustered by his inability to coherently reel off the names.
The US President launched the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program to tie in with his economic argument that people should be able to find good jobs wherever they live.
Biden has suffered a series of gaffes
White HouseIt comes as the 80-year-old continues to plough on with his bid to secure another term, despite doubts lingering over his ability to carry out the role.
The Commander-in-Chief has repeatedly had to answer questions about his cognitive ability.
A string of gaffes in speeches and public appearances add to mounting doubts over his competence.
His press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre rallied against claims he is “too old” in October, commenting “80 is the new 40”.
“This is a president, if you think about it - in 2019, he got the same criticism”, she said.
“In 2020, he got the same criticism, in 2022 he got the same criticism.
“Every time he beat the same naysayers.”
Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, is breathing down the neck of the commander-in-chief as he looks set to win the Republican nomination.
Despite Trump’s insurgence, questions have been raised over whether he is in a position to carry out the role given his legal troubles.
The latest general election survey from Fox News has Trump leading idea by two points.