Biden LAUGHS off accusations he was part of a $5million bribery scheme with a ... trends now
President Joe Biden shrugged off a question about allegations of his family's corruption on Thursday, saying: 'Where's the money?'
The moment came at the end of a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Reporters shouted questions as the two prepared to leave the stage after responding to four pre-selected journalist.
As the hubbub died away, Biden was asked about Republican claims that a secret F.B.I. document contains evidence that Biden was caught up in a $5 million bribery scheme when he was vice president.
'Where's the money?' he said,
'I'm joking. It's a load of malarkey.'
His supporters insist the claims are part of a political smear, and point out that the F.B.I. decided not to pursue the allegation.
Earlier Biden managed to botch the introductions as he welcomed Sunak to the White House.
'Well Mr. President,' he began as they sat down in the Oval Office before correcting himself. 'Mr President? I just demoted you.'
Sunak laughed off the gaffe as Biden continued: 'Mr Prime Minister, it's great to have you back.'
Sunak is making his first visit to the White House.
President Joe Biden welcomed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the White House on Thursday. They were due to discuss economic ties, Ukraine and artificial intelligence
Biden, 80, has been accused frequently of snubbing the United Kingdom in favor of Ireland, the land of his ancestors, and has botched the pronunciation of Sunak's name in the past.
Sunak arrives on a mission to build better ties as his country seeks to find its new place in the world after leaving the European Union.
He came armed with gifts, presenting the president with a personalized waxed jacket. The $400 navy blue Bedale Barbour jacket was made near Sunak's parliamentary constituency in north-east England.
He also presented the president with a copy of a book written by his British great-great grandfather.
'Naval Discipline,' was written by Christopher Biden in the mid 19th century and covers the Royal Navy's rules on mutiny.
The president mentioned it in a speech during his visit to Northern Ireland in April.
However, U.S. officials have dashed hopes
