SLOPPY, JOE

Blundering Joe Biden said ‘that’s some hot ground, man’ while viewing aftermath of Hawaii’s wildfires

Daniel Hammond

Published: 22:25, 22 Aug 2023
Updated: 0:21, 23 Aug 2023

JOE Biden surveys the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Hawaii during a trip marred by awkward gaffes.

The tone-deaf President remarked “that’s some hot ground, man” as he viewed burnt-out cars.

Joe and Jill Biden survey the devastation left by wildfires in Hawaii — Joe and Jill Biden survey the devastation left by wildfires in HawaiiCredit: AP

The US President steps down from Marine One in Maui — The US President steps down from Marine One in MauiCredit: Reuters

The Biden's participated in a blessing ceremony — The Biden's participated in a blessing ceremonyCredit: AP

The 80-year-old appeared to fall asleep during a meeting with survivors of the inferno.

Later during a speech Biden compared the wildfires to his experience of a kitchen fire.

The wildfires have killed at least 114 people and left 850 missing since August 8.

He then ignored Democrat senator Brian Schatz before turning his back and gormlessly shuffling off with the help of his wife.

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Furious Hawaiians had already greeted the president with rage, shouting "f**k you" at his motorcade and brandishing signs telling him to go home.

Meanwhile, the White House announced that each affected household in Hawaii will receive $700 (£550) - a sum many residents considered insulting.

The wildfires have killed at least 114 people and left 850 missing since August 8 — The wildfires have killed at least 114 people and left 850 missing since August 8Credit: HAWAII GOV/UNPIXS

An aerial view shows smoke from the wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii — An aerial view shows smoke from the wildfires on the island of Maui, HawaiiCredit: Reuters

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