“I’m Irish, but I’m not stupid”: Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking at an event organized at the White House in connection with St. Patrick's Day (a day commemorating St. Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland), addressed his Irish roots, reports irishmirror.ie.

Biden, whose ancestry includes Irish descent, stated in his speech that although he is Irish, he is not stupid. The source notes that the President's remark was unfortunate, especially in the context of such an important day for the Irish community.

“I want you to know that I’m Irish, but I’m not stupid,” he told those gathered, eliciting laughter.