Former President Joe Biden delivered yet another head-scratching public appearance this week, using a World Cup event as a platform to suggest that American football—one of the nation's most cherished traditions—should be renamed.
The bizarre remarks, which quickly circulated on social media, left attendees and viewers alike wondering what exactly Biden was trying to communicate and why he chose to focus on such a trivial matter during an international sporting celebration.
A Rambling Performance
What should have been a straightforward ceremonial appearance turned into another showcase of the kind of confused rhetoric that defined Biden's troubled presidency. Rather than celebrating American athletic excellence or the excitement of the World Cup coming to North American soil, the former president veered off into a meandering commentary about the naming conventions of American sports.
"We call it football, but we don't use our feet... maybe we should think about that," Biden reportedly mused, trailing off as aides looked on nervously.
The comments immediately drew criticism from conservatives and sports fans who saw the remarks as yet another example of Biden's disconnect from mainstream American values and traditions.
Misplaced Priorities on Full Display
Critics were quick to point out the absurdity of a former president—one who presided over record inflation, a border crisis, and declining American prestige abroad—choosing to pontificate about renaming a sport that has been called "football" for over a century.
"This is exactly the kind of out-of-touch nonsense that cost Democrats the White House," said one political commentator. "Americans are worried about their grocery bills and their children's futures, and Biden is worried about what we call our sports."
The incident stands in stark contrast to President Donald Trump's approach to American traditions and sports. Throughout his campaign and since returning to the Oval Office, Trump has consistently championed American culture, traditions, and pastimes without apology.
A Pattern of Confusion
This latest episode adds to a lengthy catalog of public stumbles that plagued Biden throughout his single term in office. From calling out for deceased colleagues to wandering off stage mid-event, the former president's public appearances became a source of national embarrassment and international concern.
Many Americans breathed a sigh of relief in November 2024 when voters decisively chose to return President Trump to the White House, rejecting four years of cognitive decline and policy failures under Biden's watch.
America's Game Stands Strong
Despite Biden's musings, American football remains as popular as ever. The NFL continues to break viewership records, and the sport shows no signs of an identity crisis—regardless of what name games politicians choose to play.
For millions of hardworking Americans who gather every Sunday during football season, the sport needs no renaming, no rebranding, and certainly no input from a former president who struggled to complete coherent sentences during his time in office.
The World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026, will proceed without any changes to what Americans call their gridiron game—Biden's ramblings notwithstanding.