In an unusual moment on Fox News, host Brian Kilmeade had to gently correct former President Donald Trump after he appeared to think that Barack Obama was still the sitting president. The exchange happened during a conversation on Middle Eastern tensions, where Trump was eager to pin Iran’s influence on Obama rather than the current administration.
“Brian, it’s all coming through Iran, and Obama doesn’t want to talk about it,” Trump declared, seemingly unaware of his mistake. “He doesn’t even mention them in his statements.” Kilmeade, unfazed but clearly noticing the slip, politely interjected, “Well, you mean President Biden,” subtly pointing out that Joe Biden, not Obama, now occupies the Oval Office.
The mix-up did not go unnoticed. By the next day, Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign had already seized on the gaffe, highlighting Trump’s confusion in a public statement: “Trump confuses who is currently president, forcing Fox host to correct him.”
Trump’s slip sparked plenty of conversation online, with some viewing it as an intentional dig at the influence of the Obama-era policies he believes continue under Biden’s administration. Others, however, saw it as a simple error that underscores Trump’s focus on his longtime rival. In any case, the moment showcased an unusual on-air correction that left audiences talking and provided plenty of fodder for the political rumor mill.
