‘I’m sorry’: Biden apologizes after appearing to forget name of Hamas during speech

Published February 7, 2024 9:09am ET



President Joe Biden appeared to stumble over naming Hamas when delivering a speech urging Congress to pass the border security and foreign aid bill released this week. 

Speaking from the White House, Biden blasted former President Donald Trump for the growing opposition toward the $118.3 billion deal, which was a compromise by Senate lawmakers and the White House after months of negotiation. 

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