Context: During a speech in March 2021, President Joe Biden was discussing infrastructure improvements and mentioned the Ohio River as a key area for development.
- The Mistake: Biden said that the Ohio River “runs through Kentucky,” which is inaccurate. While the Ohio River borders Kentucky, it doesn’t run through the state itself.
- Public Reaction: Though the error wasn’t a major gaffe, critics seized on it as an example of Biden’s frequent verbal slip-ups. Geography enthusiasts pointed out the error online, while the administration brushed it off as a simple mistake.