#Whoops
Making headlines for all the wrong reasons
#Whoops
Making headlines for all the wrong reasons
When the cameras roll, politicians turn into walking blooper reels. They trip over their words, fumble through half-baked policies, and somehow think the spotlight makes them look smarter. Instead, it just exposes every awkward moment. And when it’s all over, they grin and say, "We’re doing our best"—as if we didn’t just witness the chaos firsthand.
Ministers Stuck: Jersey Officials Trapped in New Government Office Lift Malfunction
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Ministers from Jersey were rescued from a stuck lift in their new government office. The elevator malfunctioned, trapping the officials inside. Firefighters and emergency services were called to the scene, and after careful extraction procedures, the ministers were safely removed from the lift.
Biden falls at Air Force Academy graduation ceremony
- Monday, 27 January 2025
President Biden tripped over a sandbag and fell to his knees onstage after congratulating U.S. Air Force Academy graduates during their commencement ceremony on Thursday. He was quickly helped up by officials and continued participating in the event. The White House confirmed he was fine, with Biden joking later that he “got sandbagged.”
Biden introduces Zelensky as Putin at NATO ceremony
- Thursday, 11 July 2024
US President Joe Biden, under intense scrutiny over his fitness to serve, accidentally introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian strongman Vladimir Putin at a NATO ceremony before correcting himself.
President Joe Biden forgets he already shook Senator Chuck Schum
- Monday, 10 October 2022
Joe Biden faced ridicule after a video showed him appearing to attempt a second handshake with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, seconds after already shaking his hand. The clip shows Biden seemingly forgetting the initial interaction as Schumer moved on to greet other officials, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, following a round of applause. The moment sparked criticism and highlighted concerns about the President's memory.