Camera Catches Biden's Cheat Sheet for Big Meeting

President Joe Biden was observed on Monday with a sheet of instructions during his meeting in the Oval Office with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’a Al-Sudani.

This incident, part of a series where Biden has been guided on where to stand and what to say, led to him being labeled “commander-in-cheat” by the New York Post.

According to the Post report, Biden frequently referred to his script to ensure accuracy in discussing the Iran attack on Israel and to allow time for an interpreter to translate his words.

Biden stated, “As you know, Iran launched an unprecedented aerial attack against Israel, and we mounted an unprecedented military effort to defend Israel. Together with our partners, we defeated that attack,” as reported by the White House.

He further added, “We’re also committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region, including Iraq. The partnership between Iraq and the United States is critical. We’ve seen over the last decade as our troops have served side by side to help defeat ISIS, and we’ve seen this in our Strategic Framework Agreement as well.”

However, members of the Republican Study Committee expressed dissatisfaction with the meeting, as reported by Fox News.

Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina and Republican Study Committee Chair Kevin Hern of Oklahoma conveyed their concerns in a letter, stating, “Despite hundreds of billions of dollars spent in Iraq over two decades and countless lost American treasure, Iraq is now solidly in Iran’s hands.”

The letter highlighted Iraq's alignment with Iran and criticized Prime Minister Sudani’s government for including U.S.-designated terrorist groups.

Biden has faced criticism and mockery for using cheat sheets, including instances in November where he was guided on which reporters to call upon and a public apology for forgetting a reporter's name. Additionally, in April, Biden was seen with a notecard containing pre-written questions for a journalist from the Los Angeles Times, according to the Post.