‘What Am I Doing Here?’ Biden Loses His Train of Thought in the Middle of Texas Speech

President Biden visited Texas yesterday for the first time since the state was besieged by a winter storm and prolonged cold spell that left millions without power and water.

While giving a speech, Biden appeared to lose his train of thought while listing off the names of elected officials that he was thanking for “welcoming” him.

After listing off a couple of names and then stumbling over another, Biden asked, “What am I doing here?” He continued, “I’m going to lose track here.”

Host of a show for “The Blaze,” Sara Gonzales, quipped, “Yikes.”

An apparent supporter of Pete Buttigieg and Democrat Twitter user suggested, in a response that got heavily ratioed, “it doesn’t matter, @POTUS has done a much better job than the other guys in a short time he’s been in, that’s what I care about!”

it doesn't matter, @POTUS has done a much better job than the other guys in a short time he's been in, thats what i care about !

— All In For Pete (@maxyella) February 27, 2021

USA Today reported:

About one week after Texas was ravaged by a winter storm that left millions without electricity and water for days, President Joe Biden went down to the Lone Star State to survey the damage and take on his role of consoler-in-chief. 

“I wanted to visit Texas today for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, to let the people of Texas know our prayers are with you in this aftermath of this winter storm,” Biden said in remarks following a stop at COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Houston. “Secondly, to let you know … that we will be partners to help you recover and rebuild from the storms and this pandemic and economic crisis.

“We’re in for the long haul,” the president said.

Biden, along with first lady Jill Biden, spent the day meeting with local leaders to discuss the storm, relief efforts and recovery. Biden toured the Harris County Emergency Operations, in addition to the Houston Food Bank with the first lady. The president will also visit a COVID-19 health center where vaccines are being distributed at NRG Stadium. Biden spent much of his day with Abbott and other local officials.