Throughout his presidency, President Joe Biden has repeatedly referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as "president" in various public appearances, a pattern observed by Fox News Digital.

This recurring slip has now spread to Harris, who also referred to herself as "president" while recently delivering a eulogy, as Fox News reports.

Biden's First Slip in March 2021

President Biden made his first public reference to Vice President Harris as "president" in March 2021 while discussing the COVID-19 vaccine.

During a virtual tour of a vaccination center in Arizona, Biden said, “Now, when President Harris and I took a virtual tour of a vaccination center in Arizona not long ago, one of the nurses on that, on that tour injecting people, giving vaccinations, said that each shot was like administering a dose of hope.”

Later in 2021, while speaking at South Carolina State University, Biden again referred to Harris as "President Harris," further highlighting the recurrent nature of this mistake.

Biden's use of Harris's incorrect title has not gone unnoticed, as it sparked discussions and raised eyebrows across various media outlets.

Continued Slips Throughout the Years

The series of slips extended into 2022 and beyond. During a speech in Georgia, Biden once again used the title of "president" for Harris in the context of addressing the Jan. 6 unrest at the U.S. Capitol.

He said, “Last week, President Harris and I stood in the United States Capitol to observe one of those before-and-after moments in American history: the January 6 insurrection on the citadel of our democracy.”

The repeated misstatement appeared again in October 2022. At the White House, while wishing Harris a happy birthday, Biden stated, "Happy birthday to a great president," continuing the series of confusions over titles.

Another notable instance occurred in March 2023 when Biden spoke on immigration. During these remarks, he once again referred to Harris as "President Harris," reinforcing the pattern of confusion that has become a talking point for many observers.

Harris Echoes the Mistake

Vice President Harris herself mirrored this mistake recently. While delivering a eulogy for the late Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Harris experienced a similar lapse. Harris began, "It was Sheila Jackson Lee whose bill made Juneteenth a federal holiday. Which, as a United States senator, I was proud to co-sponsor. And then as president -- as vice president… with the president, with the president." This episode has added to the list of title mix-ups between the two Democratic leaders.

The recurrence of such slips has undoubtedly attracted attention, particularly in light of Harris's potential future political roles. With President Biden having dropped out of the 2024 race, Harris is now her party's nominee for the November election.

Implications and Public Perception

The frequent title mishaps have spurred various interpretations and reactions from the public and political analysts. While some view these mistakes as simple verbal accidents, others speculate on the implications they might have on the public's perception of the current administration's political coordination and clarity.

Efforts to reach the White House for comment on these recurring title missteps have so far been unsuccessful. This opens room for continued media and public scrutiny as this pattern of slips resonates with various factions across the political spectrum.

As the Democratic Party gears up for its national convention, where it will nominate its candidate for the 2024 presidential election, the consistent title mix-ups between President Biden and Vice President Harris may become more than just minor gaffes. These slips have the potential to be leveraged by political opponents or conversely, to humanize the leaders by portraying them as relatable and fallible individuals.

Conclusion

The repeated occurrence of President Biden mistakenly referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as "president" underscores a unique and notable aspect of their time in office.

From initial slips in 2021 to Harris's own recent eulogy error, the pattern has sparked discussions on both sides of the political aisle.

As Harris is poised to take a more prominent role within the Democratic Party, the implications of these slips continue to unfold, inviting speculation, humor, and analysis in equal measure.