Joe Biden stumbles, reminded by wife Jill Biden that he loves ice cream. Watch video

Amid opinion polls showing broad public concern about President Joe Biden’s mental acuity, he stumbled in his latest interview and could not answer a simple question after his wife Jill Biden prodded him. Former 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest asked the president about what food he likes for ABC’s Sunday night New Year’s Eve programming. Biden said, "Well, I’ve been eating everything that’s put in front of me." He added, "But I’ve eaten pasta, which I love. I’ve eaten a lot of chicken, chicken parmesan, I’ve been eating all Italian foods." His wife who was sitting with Biden for the interview, cut in to remind her husband, "And ice cream." Then Joe Biden added, "And ice cream. Chocolate chip ice cream."

Jill Biden prompts president

The president would be 86 if he serves a full second term. It has been noticed that the First Lady’s presence often keeps Joe Biden on message and that there are very few off-the-cuff Q&As on the lawn when she is with him. Earlier in November 1922, at his most recent extended solo press conference at the White House, a staffer carried in a front-row seat for the first lady at the last minute.

Joe Biden stumbles

At that press conference, Joe Biden declared that he would call on a list of 10 reporters, but left after just nine. He said Russian troops were pulling out of the Iraqi city of 'Fallujah' when he meant to say 'Kherson' in southeastern Ukraine.

Poll surveys

The New York Times has found in a poll held in November that 71% of swing-state voters say Biden is "too old to be an effective president", against 39% who said so of Donald Trump.
Similarly, a Wall Street Journal poll released in September found that 73% of registered voters believe Biden is too old, while 47% said the same of Donald Trump.

FAQs:

Why have many people expressed concerns about the health of Joe Biden?
The New York Times has found in a poll held in November that 71% of swing-state voters say Biden is "too old to be an effective president", against 39% who said so of Donald Trump.
Similarly, a Wall Street Journal poll released in September found that 73% of registered voters believe Biden is too old, while 47% said the same of Donald Trump.

How has US President Joe Biden stumbled after being asked about the food he likes?
Former 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest asked the president about what food he likes for ABC’s Sunday night New Year’s Eve programming. Joe Biden stumbled, his wife prodded him and then he could say that he likes chocolates.