Biden's Memorable Mix-Up: From Gaffe to Meme to Reality

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Source: Middle East Eye
Biden's Memorable Mix-Up: From Gaffe to Meme to Reality
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During a press conference, US President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as the “president of Mexico”, sparking widespread attention and memes on social media. The nickname "El Meksiki" for Sisi, originating from a viral video, has been used by Egyptians to criticize the president and highlight issues such as poverty and the cost of living. Sisi, who has overseen a crackdown on dissent and was re-elected amid accusations of bribery and intimidation, is facing criticism for his handling of Egypt's severe economic crisis and the aid situation in Gaza.

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