During an unexpected visit to Harvard University, former President Joe Biden faced several embarrassing moments, including mistakenly referring to Ukraine as Iraq while discussing international issues. The event included around 50 students and highlighted Biden's acknowledgment of Harvard's resistance to the Trump administration's pressure regarding campus policies on antisemitism. Outside, pro-Palestinian demonstrators vocalized their frustrations during the event. Biden's visit has been marked by similar gaffes as noted during his 2024 campaign, raising questions about his public presentation and communication skills.
During his remarks, Biden accidentally referred to Ukraine as Iraq while discussing Russia's three-year-old invasion of its European neighbor, prompting his longtime senior adviser Mike Donilon to correct him.
Biden praised Harvard officials for refusing the Trump administration's demands to change policies in a bid to curb rampant antisemitism on campus - including dismantling all diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Harvard stepped up in a way no one else has. You should be really thankful, Biden told the students Wednesday.
As the former president spoke, pro-Palestinian protestors who caught wind of his secret appearance could be heard outside the event banging drums and chanting.
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