Former President Joe Biden looked lost and slurred through his remarks at a Chicago lawyers’ gala.

Multiple sources report that during his speech at the National Bar Association's 100th Annual Awards Gala in Chicago, former President Joe Biden appeared to be lost and slurred his words. Videos and eyewitness accounts describe moments where he stumbled through his remarks and required prompting. His speech included strong criticism of the current Trump administration and calls for civil rights advocacy.

While some reports emphasize his apparent confusion or slurring, others note that he also made pointed political statements and jokes about his age. The characterization of him looking 'lost' and slurring is supported by visual and audio evidence from the event, though interpretations of these signs vary. Given Biden's age (82 years old) and public scrutiny over his cognitive state, these observations have been widely discussed in media coverage.