Biden Visits Mississippi Town Devastated by Tornado, Calls Town by Wrong Name
President Biden calls devastated Mississippi town Rolling Fork ‘Rolling Stone’
President Biden mistakenly called Rolling Fork, Mississippi, ‘Rolling Stone’ throughout his speech on Friday, as the town reels from catastrophic tornado damage.
President Biden accidentally referred to the town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, as “Rolling Stone” on Friday, in the wake of tornadoes that have devastated parts of the Mississippi Delta.
Rolling Fork was hit by an EF4 tornado last Saturday. The devastating whirlwinds killed at least 25 people in the region at the time, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
The tornado began near Rolling Fork and moved 30 miles northeast through Silver City. According to radar analysis, the tornado had the ability to lift debris over 20,000 feet in the air and was on the ground for 80 miles.
“We’re not just here for today, I’m determined that we’re going to leave nothing behind. We’re going to get it done for you,” Biden said during the speech. “I’m making sure you got a place to sleep, food to eat, helping you rebuild your lives in Rolling Stone.”
MISSISSIPPI TORNADOES: VIOLENT TWISTERS KILL AT LEAST 25 AND LEAVE 100-MILE DESTRUCTION PATH
President Biden speaks in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday as first lady Jill Biden looks on. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Biden repeated that gaffe again during the speech.
“The town of Rolling Stone will be back, and we’ll be with you every step of the way,” he said.
The president realized that he used two different names for the town toward the end of the speech.
RECOVERY EFFORTS CONTINUE IN TORNADO RAVAGED MISSISSIPPI WHERE AT LEAST 25 WERE KILLED
President Biden visits Rolling Fork, Mississippi, a week after it was devastated by a tornado that ripped through the southern state, killing at least 25 people. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
“What did I say, I said Rolling Fork,” Biden stumbled. “Rolling Stone. I got my mind going here.”
Former Rolling Fork Mayor Fred Miller said most of the town’s businesses were destroyed by the tornadoes, in addition to residential areas.
President Biden walks to his car in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday after touring a heavily damaged neighborhood. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
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“The west part of Rolling Fork is a residential area, and just a number of houses over there have been completely destroyed,” Miller said to FOX Weather. “Highway 61, where most of our businesses are, all of the businesses on 61 have been completely destroyed. People are trapped in a couple of the eateries, and people are trying to get them out now.”
Fox News’ Adam Sabes contributed to this report.
President Biden calls devastated Mississippi town Rolling Fork ‘Rolling Stone’
President Biden mistakenly called Rolling Fork, Mississippi, ‘Rolling Stone’ throughout his speech on Friday, as the town reels from catastrophic tornado damage.
President Biden accidentally referred to the town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, as “Rolling Stone” on Friday, in the wake of tornadoes that have devastated parts of the Mississippi Delta.
Rolling Fork was hit by an EF4 tornado last Saturday. The devastating whirlwinds killed at least 25 people in the region at the time, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
The tornado began near Rolling Fork and moved 30 miles northeast through Silver City. According to radar analysis, the tornado had the ability to lift debris over 20,000 feet in the air and was on the ground for 80 miles.
“We’re not just here for today, I’m determined that we’re going to leave nothing behind. We’re going to get it done for you,” Biden said during the speech. “I’m making sure you got a place to sleep, food to eat, helping you rebuild your lives in Rolling Stone.”
MISSISSIPPI TORNADOES: VIOLENT TWISTERS KILL AT LEAST 25 AND LEAVE 100-MILE DESTRUCTION PATH
President Biden speaks in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday as first lady Jill Biden looks on. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Biden repeated that gaffe again during the speech.
“The town of Rolling Stone will be back, and we’ll be with you every step of the way,” he said.
The president realized that he used two different names for the town toward the end of the speech.
RECOVERY EFFORTS CONTINUE IN TORNADO RAVAGED MISSISSIPPI WHERE AT LEAST 25 WERE KILLED
President Biden visits Rolling Fork, Mississippi, a week after it was devastated by a tornado that ripped through the southern state, killing at least 25 people. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
“What did I say, I said Rolling Fork,” Biden stumbled. “Rolling Stone. I got my mind going here.”
Former Rolling Fork Mayor Fred Miller said most of the town’s businesses were destroyed by the tornadoes, in addition to residential areas.
President Biden walks to his car in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Friday after touring a heavily damaged neighborhood. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
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“The west part of Rolling Fork is a residential area, and just a number of houses over there have been completely destroyed,” Miller said to FOX Weather. “Highway 61, where most of our businesses are, all of the businesses on 61 have been completely destroyed. People are trapped in a couple of the eateries, and people are trying to get them out now.”
Fox News’ Adam Sabes contributed to this report.
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