Claim:U.S. President Joe Biden referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as “the president of Mexico” during remarks about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. We reached out to the White House to get more information. In January 2024, Biden mistakenly called former U.S. President Donald Trump the "sitting president." Sources:"02/08/24: President Biden Delivers Remarks." “Statement from President Joe Biden.” The White House, 8 Feb. 2024, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/08/statement-from-president-joe-biden-5/.
Source: New York Times February 09, 2024 21:36 UTC