President Biden seemed to forget the name of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday night as he presented a key pact on nuclear submarines, calling him a “friend” and “that man Down Under”.
The 78-year-old commander-in-chief, famous for his troubles, was flanked by Morrison and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the giant screens. unveiled the new AUKUS military alliance.
“Thank you, Boris, and I want to thank you, you … that man who came down,” Biden said after a pause as he turned to the screen with Morrison, who had already spoken.
“Thank you very much, friend. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, “he said, receiving the fingers of Morrison, whom he called one of the” closest allies “of the United States.
While Biden finally addressed “Prime Minister Morrison” during his pre-written speech, the latest apparent post was picked up by the Australian media and quickly lit up Twitter.
“The ‘low guy’ has a name. How embarrassing,” said a Briton named Dom M responded to Biden’s tweeted link of the video of the press conference.
“Just one advice for public speaking – If you mention someone by their name, WRITE IT, ”someone named Meegan also tweeted to Biden.
“HOW THEY DID NOT REMEMBER THE NAMES OF THE PRIME MINISTERS. “That low guy … thank you, friend” was honestly so embarrassing. “
“I don’t understand how Americans vote for him,” an Australian Adam, who tweeted, tweeted, noting how Biden always seems “very forgotten.”
Some Australians who are not fans of his prime minister, however, seemed to enjoy the apparent displacement, saying he made his day.
“Cut off a little strike. Many of us Australians want to forget the name of our Prime Minister, ”said someone Paul W tweeted, while a Twitter user named Sandra said, “I have to say it ‘s the the most beautiful that has been called in a long time “.
“That type of bass got the respect it deserves. In fact, he got more than he deserves. he tweeted.