President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Europe was met with some criticism following a series of events. During a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö in Helsinki, Biden appeared to make an error, referencing Ireland as his home before correcting himself to say Iceland. Critics have used this moment as an example of his lack of grasp on international affairs. Controversy also arose as Biden only took questions from two pre-selected reporters, raising concerns about transparency. Another point of discussion was Biden’s stumble while climbing the stairs to Air Force One, which raised questions about his physical capability. The sequence of events has sparked a broader debate about his competence as a leader.
