‘YOU will sit’: Joe Biden again flashes detailed instructions during Bali meeting

Joe Biden’s note cards strike again. The gaffe-prone US President has once again flashed his very detailed instructions in front of cameras in Bali.

Joe Biden’s note cards strike again.

The gaffe-prone US President has once again flashed his cheat sheet in view of cameras, revealing detailed instructions given by staff to the 79-year-old during his visit to Bali this week.

Mr Biden was attending an event on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on Tuesday when he inadvertently showed off his instructions as he rifled through his papers.

“YOU, President Widodo, and Prime Minister Kishida will take a photo directly before the event starts,” the bullet points in bright red letters read.

“YOU will sit at the centre, front tables alongside President Widodo and President von der Leyen.

“Photos will be taken of the leaders seated around the table.

“President Widodo delivers remarks (5 minutes) and introduces YOU.

“YOU will deliver opening remarks (5 minutes), then introduce President von der Leyen.

“SEE NEXT PAGE FOR OPENING REMARKS ->”

Joe Biden attends a G20 event in Bali on Tuesday. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP

The US President flashed a look at his notes for the meeting. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP

White House staff often give Mr Biden very detailed instructions. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP

The following day Mr Biden again gave reporters a glimpse at his note cards as he addressed the missile strike in Poland.

The President has habit of flashing his notes in view of cameras.

In June, he held up a comically detailed cheat sheet prepared for a meeting with wind industry executives.

Staff ordered “YOU take YOUR seat” and “YOU give brief comments (2 minutes)”, among other very specific directions.

He has also frequently been spotted with cheat sheets featuring names and pictures of reporters or other officials to call on.

Joe Biden speaks about the situation in Poland on November 16, 2022. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP

He had just met with G7 and European leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP

The 79-year-old has a habit of flashing his note cards in front of cameras. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP

Meanwhile on a visit to Bali’s mangrove forest on Wednesday, Mr Biden nearly tripped climbing up a set of stairs, with Indonesian President Joko Widodo saving him by grabbing his arm.

The US leader flew home from Indonesia on Wednesday after the Bali summit, where he held historic talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Despite a chilling warning from the Chinese President that Taiwan was the “first red line” that “must not be crossed”, Mr Biden was optimistic after the meeting.

“I absolutely believe there need not be a new Cold War,“ he said.

“I have met many times with Xi Jinping and we were candid and clear with one another across the board. I do not think there is any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”