Winpy Biden Apologizes For Taking Control Of Q&A,
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August 27, 2022
President Joe Biden apologized after “taking control” during a press conference when he said he “shouldn’t have.”
He is the President of the United States so it is curious to wonder who should have taken control.
It occurred during a White House event on Friday, Women’s Equality Day, when the president was talking about abortion rights and he appeared to call on the incorrect reporter, Fox News reported.
He finished answering a question and then pointed to another reporter to take another question when it appeared that a staffer attempted to stop the question and end the Q&A.
“Thank you so much, Mr. President for –” the staffer said off screen.
“Oh I’m sorry, I …” he said. “I took control. I shouldn’t do that.”
The staffer said it was “no problem” but the president again said, “I’m not allowed to do that.”
"I took control. I shouldn't do that. I'm not allowed to do that," Biden says before his handlers kick out the press.
He then seemed to cede authority to his handlers, prompting them by saying, “Go ahead, you tell me.” Without skipping a beat, the unknown staffer took control of the situation, stating, “I think we’re gonna go ahead and have the rest of the conversation [barely audible] closed to press. Thank you all so much.”
Biden sat there awkwardly as journalists exited the room, still shouting questions at the president as they left.
VIDEO: "I took control. I shouldn't do that. I'm not allowed to do that," Biden says before his handlers kick out the press.