White House says Walorski was ‘top of mind’ in response to Biden gaffe

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The White House on Wednesday responded to questions about why President Biden asked if a congressional lawmaker who was killed last month had been in the audience during an event earlier that day by saying the lawmaker was “top of mind” during the president’s remarks, refusing to say whether Biden misspoke or regretted the comments.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Times of India

White House struggles to explain Biden gaffe over late Rep. Jackie Walorski

US President Joe Biden sought out deceased Rep. Jackie Walorski on Wednesday during remarks at a hunger conference, saying "Where's Jackie?" The White House press secretary later said the congresswoman had been "top of mind" for the president at the time. Karine Jean-Pierre did not acknowledge that Biden had misspoken during his remarks at the White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health when he looked around the room for Walorski, the…

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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The Independent

White House: Late congresswoman 'top of mind' in Biden flub

President Joe Biden sought out a deceased congresswoman during his remarks at a hunger conference Wednesday

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

WH struggles to explain Biden gaffe over late Rep.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says President Joe Biden had late Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski at "top of mind," after he appears to look for her at an event in Washington on Wednesday. (Sept. 28)

2 months ago·United States

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Associated Press News

White House: Late congresswoman 'top of mind' in Biden flub

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden sought out deceased Rep. Jackie Walorski on Wednesday during remarks at a hunger conference , saying “Where’s Jackie?" The White House press secretary later said the congresswoman had been “top of mind” for the president at the time.

2 months ago·United States

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The Hill

White House says Walorski was ‘top of mind’ in response to Biden gaffe

The White House on Wednesday responded to questions about why President Biden asked if a congressional lawmaker who was killed last month had been in the audience during an event earlier that day by saying the lawmaker was “top of mind” during the president’s remarks. Biden was delivering a speech at the White House Conference […]

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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KIFI

White House: Late congresswoman 'top of mind' in Biden flub - Local News 8

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden sought out deceased Rep. Jackie Walorski on Wednesday during remarks at a hunger conference, saying “Where’s Jackie?” The White House press secretary later said the congresswoman had been “top of mind” for the president at the time. Karine Jean-Pierre did not acknowledge that Biden had misspoken during his remarks at the White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health when he looked around the room fo…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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