Biden, 83, Appears Disoriented After 10-Minute Maryland Gala Speech
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Biden, 83, Appears Disoriented After 10-Minute Maryland Gala Speech
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 28
Summary
Near Baltimore, Joe Biden paused after a roughly 10-minute keynote at the Maryland Democratic Party gala, pointed in two directions and appeared to seek help before leaving the stage.
The awkward exit followed one of Biden's sharpest post-presidency attacks on Donald Trump, in which he defended his record, mocked Trump's "vanity projects" and urged Democrats to "fight back" before the 2026 midterms.
Several cough pauses punctuated the speech, and Biden ultimately exited a different way from several other speakers after receiving guidance from offstage.
The moment came days after another widely shared incident in Chicago, where Biden remained onstage after the Obama Presidential Center opening until Jill Biden returned to guide him off.
Biden has kept a low public profile since ending his 2024 campaign under Democratic pressure and recently disclosed he is being treated for Stage 4 prostate cancer.