President Joe Biden slams House Republicans

• President Biden first discussed the House GOP floor fight on Wednesday.
• Biden termed the drama “embarrassing” and “not a good look”
• The vice president left the White House to meet with Mitch McConnell.

After Kevin McCarthy failed three times to gain the votes necessary to become speaker, President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time, calling the drama in the House GOP “embarrassing” and “not a good look” on the international arena.

“It’s not my problem. I think it’s embarrassing the way it’s taking so long,” he told reporters as he departed the White House for Kentucky on Wednesday.

“How do you think this looks to the rest of the world? Coming out of, you know – the first time we’re really getting through the whole history related to Jan. 6, things are settling out, and now, for the first time in 100 years? I really mean it – I know you know international relations. It’s not a good look, it’s not a good thing. This is the United States of America and I hope they get their act together,” the president said.

Additionally, Biden stated that the floor struggle hinders the ability of Congress, and not his own, to govern successfully.

Outside of the White House, Biden was asked, “How worried would you be if the stalemate in the House goes on and after today, about the ability of Congress and you to govern?” to which he responded, “Not me — Congress to govern.”

As Vice President Joe Biden was leaving the White House to make a rare joint appearance with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, he highlighted Wednesday’s trip to Kentucky, saying that it is aimed at “demonstrating that we can get things done.” Biden was joined on this trip by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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