White House aides carved out 45 minutes in President Joe Biden’s schedule on Tuesday for the president to stare at the Grand Canyon.
Despite being one of the most busy and powerful people on planet Earth, the president’s official schedule for Aug. 8 included a 45-minute slot to participate in a “lookout” of the Grand Canyon.
While visiting the Arizona-based natural wonder, Biden touted his administration’s climate efforts and repeatedly praised the beauty of the Grand Canyon, which he labeled one of the “nine wonders” of the world.
“Folks, it’s not hyperbole to suggest that there is no national treasure — none that is grander than the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon, one of the Earth’s nine wonders — wonders of the world, literally,” Biden said. “Think of that. You know, it’s amazing. An enduring symbol of America to the entire world.”
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“The first time I saw the Grand Canyon, years ago, I was a young senator. As I stood there and looked out, a phrase came to mind. It was instinctive. I said this is God’s cathedral,” the president added.
Biden later corrected himself without clarifying the Grand Canyon’s status on the list of “natural wonders.” The Grand Canyon is, in fact, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
On that list are Mount Everest, Parícutin Volcano in Mexico, Victoria Falls in southern Africa, the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia, Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, Aurora (in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres), and the Grand Canyon.
During his visit to the Grand Canyon, Biden also participated in an interview with the Weather Channel, where he discussed the climate.
The network choice led to criticism because Biden rarely grant interviews or directly communicates with the media. Choosing the Weather Channel of all networks, of course, allowed Biden to avoid unsavory topics like Hunter Biden’s criminal case and Republican allegations that he participated in a bribery scheme as vice president.
According to the White House media pool report, that interview took place about 25 minutes into Biden’s Grand Canyon “lookout” time.
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