President Biden’s official White House account recently made a notable error in a now-deleted post. The @POTUS account mistakenly referred to a Louisiana federal judge's preliminary injunction on the White House’s ban on new liquefied natural gas exports as a 'Supreme Court ruling' instead of a federal court ruling.
The lawsuit was filed by a group of 16 Republican states opposing Biden’s efforts to limit energy projects. The original post was swiftly removed and replaced with a corrected version acknowledging the court ruling accurately.
Social media users shared images of the original post, with some pointing out the error and criticizing the mistake. Civil rights lawyer David Pivtorak and conservative influencer Paul Szypula were among those who commented on the gaffe, questioning the attention to detail within Biden's team.
Former FEMA administrator Michael D. Brown humorously suggested that perhaps Hunter Biden was managing the President's social media, while others like talk show host Christopher Calvin Reid expressed concerns about Biden's mental acuity.
The incident reignited discussions about Biden's cognitive abilities, with some referencing past debates and questioning his fitness for another term in office. Despite the error, the White House quickly rectified the mistake and issued a corrected statement to clarify the nature of the court ruling.
This incident serves as a reminder of the scrutiny and attention to detail required in official communications, especially on platforms as influential as the President's social media accounts.