Joe Biden
46th U.S. President
Joe Biden
46th U.S. President
Joe Biden, born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is the 46th President of the United States and a member of the Democratic Party. A U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years, he served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Known for his empathy and resilience, Biden’s career has been shaped by personal tragedy, including the loss of his first wife, daughter, and later his son Beau. Elected President in 2020, he has focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, climate change, and rebuilding international alliances.
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.”
Trump Axes US from Paris Climate Accord, Vows 'Drill, Baby, Drill' Energy Boom
- Monday, 20 January 2025

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. The move reverses the Biden administration's decision to rejoin the pact and makes the US the fourth country to opt out of the agreement. Trump also declared a "national energy emergency" and vowed to boost oil and gas production, while canceling efforts to promote clean energy and electric vehicles. The US will officially be out of the Paris agreement in 2025.
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.