Sunak Defends Biden After He ‘Wandered Off’ at G7 Event UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has come to the defense of US President Joe Biden after he reportedly “wandered off” during a G7 event in Cornwall, England. Footage emerged on social media showing Biden appearing disoriented and walking away from a group of world leaders at the Carbis Bay Hotel. The incident sparked concern and raised questions about the president’s mental acuity. However, Sunak dismissed these concerns, stating that Biden was merely “eager to meet other guests” and that the incident had been “greatly exaggerated.” “The president is a very energetic and engaged leader,” Sunak said. “He was keen to meet as many people as possible and to get involved in the discussions. This was a misunderstanding, and I’m sure it will be quickly forgotten.” Biden’s wife, Jill Biden, also downplayed the incident, saying that her husband “gets lost sometimes.” She added that the president was “doing great” and that his health was “excellent.” Despite Sunak’s defense, some commentators have questioned whether the incident was indicative of a larger problem. They have pointed to other recent gaffes by Biden, such as his confusion over the number of states in the United States and his forgetting the name of his Defense Secretary. However, the White House has repeatedly denied that Biden has any cognitive problems, and his supporters maintain that he is fully capable of carrying out his duties as president. The G7 summit was designed as a showcase for international cooperation, but it has been overshadowed by the incident involving Biden. Sunak’s defense of the president underscores the UK’s desire to maintain a strong relationship with the United States, but it remains to be seen whether the incident will damage Biden’s standing on the world stage.Rishi Sunak, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, has refuted claims that US President Joe Biden “wandered off” during a G7 event.Rishi Sunak, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, has refuted claims that US President Joe Biden “wandered off” during a G7 event. A video circulating online showed Biden appearing distracted as world leaders gathered for a group photograph. The video captured him being guided back to the group by Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s Prime Minister. When asked about Biden’s well-being, Sunak responded affirmatively. He explained that Biden had gone to greet the parachute jumpers who had landed nearby. “He went to go and shake all their hands,” Sunak recounted. “They all landed, and he was being very polite and went over to talk to all of them individually.” Sunak emphasized that Biden’s actions were not a sign of disorientation but rather a gesture of appreciation for the paratroopers. He added that Biden had expressed gratitude and said hello to each of them. “Everyone wanted to talk to the person who jumped with their flag,” Sunak noted, stating that he had also chatted with the individual who carried the British flag. The Prime Minister further disclosed that he planned to watch the Scotland match overnight and was looking for a place to set up a television. The video that sparked the speculation about Biden’s behavior was taken on the first day of the G7 summit. In the footage, the 81-year-old president was seen momentarily drifting away from the group during the photo-op. However, Sunak’s account suggests that Biden’s actions were not indicative of cognitive decline or confusion. Rather, the President’s behavior appears to have been motivated by a desire to acknowledge and thank the paratroopers for their performance.Rishi Sunak defended Joe Biden after the US President was filmed apparently wandering off during a G7 event. A video clip shared on social media showed Biden leaving a group of world leaders and walking away while they were taking a photo. Some people criticised Biden’s behaviour, but Sunak said he did not believe it was a “major issue”. He said Biden was “doing a great job” and that he was “very impressed” with the US President’s leadership. Sunak’s comments came as Biden faced criticism for his handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Biden has been accused of making a series of mistakes that led to the Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan and the subsequent chaos that ensued. However, Sunak said he believed Biden was “doing his best” and that he was “confident” that the US President would “learn from his mistakes”. Sunak’s defence of Biden comes as the UK and the US continue to work closely on a range of issues, including climate change and the war in Ukraine. The two countries have also been cooperating on the development of a new security pact in the Indo-Pacific region.