President Biden took flak Thursday for making a joke during a St. Patrick's Day event in the Capitol that seemingly implied the Irish are stupid.
You can now listen to Fox News articles!After being introduced by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden began his remarks by turning to Rev. Thomas O'Connor, making the sign of the cross and joking,"Father, before I begin: Bless me, father, for I'm about to sin.""Well, I just want you to know, I may be Irish, but I'm not stupid," Biden continued."I married Dominic Giacoppa's daughter.
"You know, the good spirits and feelings as well that exist on St. Patrick's Day seems to be one of those few times — and I shouldn't say few — we should have more times like this for Democrats and Republicans to get together, and we actually not only agree on one thing, but we remind ourselves we actually like each other," Biden further said."That's a useful thing.
President Joe Biden listens as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 17, 2022."What did the Irish do to deserve this?" asked radio host Joe Cunningham."No comment," wrote Fox News contributor Miranda Devine.
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