Donald Trump was quick to react after Joe Biden mixed up the names of Kamala Harris and Trump but the President clapped back.
On Thursday (July 11), Biden took questions from the press at a NATO summit in Washington D.C. He was asked whether he had any doubts about Kamala Harris taking over if necessary.
“I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president if she wasn’t qualified to be president,” Biden replied.
"I wouldn't have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president did I think she wasn't qualified to be president."
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 11, 2024
Biden makes fresh gaffe in first question from media at NATO summit, confusing Kamala Harris with Donald Trump. https://t.co/ey8r2F4BFh
📺 Sky 501 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/9lfD6TMhuj
Trump immediately jumped on social media to mock his rival, quoting Biden and adding, “Great job, Joe!”
However, Biden responded with a reference to Trump’s felony convictions. He shared Trump’s post on X (Twitter), writing, “By the way: Yes, I know the difference. One’s a prosecutor, and the other’s a felon.”
By the way: Yes, I know the difference.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 12, 2024
One’s a prosecutor, and the other’s a felon. pic.twitter.com/65kYp6m90Z
During the NATO summit, Biden addressed the concerns over his age and calls to stand down, confirming he will push ahead with his re-election bid.
“I’m not in this for my legacy. I’m in this to complete the job I started,” Biden declared. “I’m determined on running, but I think it’s important that I allay fears by letting them see me out there.”
Asked what it might mean to his legacy if he stays in the race, Pres. Biden says "I'm not in this for my legacy. I'm in this to complete the job I started." https://t.co/Nd4MdD61Pj pic.twitter.com/clQ1fgmZgg
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 11, 2024
Biden also dismissed fears over his health and the claim that he goes to bed at 8 p.m.
“My schedule has been full bore,” he explained. “So if I slow down and I can’t get the job done, that’s a sign that I shouldn’t be doing it, but there’s no indication of that yet — none.”