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Biden Eulogizes Former Congresswoman Who Is Still Living: ‘Was My Friend’

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President Joe Biden astonished America again when he seemingly eulogized former Democratic Congresswoman Gabby Giffords during a speech in Arizona. The statement left many confused, as Giffords, though severely injured in a 2011 mass shooting, is still very much alive.

The moment occurred on Friday while Biden was praising Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Giffords’ husband, as he referred to her as though she were deceased.

“Thank you to Sen. Mark Kelly, a great friend who also was married to an incredible woman who was my friend,” Biden said.

Giffords, a former U.S. Representative from Arizona, served in Congress from 2007 to 2012. In January 2011, Giffords survived a tragic assassination attempt during a constituent event in Tucson, Arizona.

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The attack caused a severe brain injury, which eventually led to her stepping down from her congressional role. After her recovery, Giffords emerged as a leading voice for gun safety reform.

Ironically, in July 2022, Biden awarded Giffords the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring her for her bravery and dedication to public service.

The slip-up drew immediate reactions, with some on social media questioning Biden’s mental acuity—a frequent topic of conversation among his critics.

The unintended eulogy comes amid a series of stumbles and misstatements that have fueled bipartisan criticism, ultimately leading to Biden stepping down.

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