Barack Obama, who claimed he was in the ‘Emerald Isles” during his COP26 speech at Scotland’s COP26 conference has been trolled.
The Climate Change Conference saw the former US President become the latest American who is confused as to where he was.
His gaffe came a week after CNN journalist Wolf Blitzer wrongly announced that he was reporting from where 20,000 delegates had gathered… in Edinburgh.
Posting a picture of himself with Edinburgh Castle in the background, Blitzer tweeted: ‘I’m now reporting from Edinburgh in Scotland where 20,000 world leaders and delegates have gathered for the COP26 Climate Summit. COP, by the way, stands for “Conference of the Parties.” It’s the 26th time they have gathered to discuss and take action on this critical issue.’
Obama seemed to confuse Scotland and Ireland when he addressed the United Nations Summit in Glasgow about rising temperatures.
Barack Obama, who claimed he was on the Emerald Isles’ in his COP26 speech at Scotland’s COP26 conference, has been trolled.
His gaffe came a week after CNN journalist Wolf Blitzer wrongly announced that he was reporting from where 20,000 delegates had gathered… in Edinburgh
His speech also included a reference to William Shakespeare, an English playwright. This was shocking for many Scots. Robert Burns is considered their Bard.
In his almost 45-minute speech the 60-years-old quoted Othello.
Obama said: ‘Since we’re here in the Emerald Isles, let me quote the bard. How did any wound ever heal other than by degrees?
‘Our planet has been wounded by our actions – those wounds won’t be healed today, or tomorrow, or the next, but they can be healed by degrees.’
‘If we start with that spirit and each of us can fight through the occasional frustration and dread, if we pledge to do our part and then follow through on those commitments, I believe we can secure a better future. It is our responsibility to do so.
‘And what a profound and noble task to set for ourselves.
‘I’m ready for the long haul if you are, so let’s get to work.’
Obama referenced William Shakespeare in his speech, which shocked many Scots. Robert Burns is their Bard.
Twitter users were quick to jump on the ‘Emerald Isles’ slip up from the former president.
Jamie Green wrote: ‘Did Obama just refer to Scotland as the “Emerald Isles” then quote Shakespeare???’
@SCDave86 tweeted: ‘I like Obama. What about the Emerald Isles? Really?’
Shirley Weeks said: ‘Barack Obama is in the Emerald Isles. We’re all in Scotland.’
Tracy Rouleau wrote on Twitter: ‘Just wondering if I am the only person who thinks that Obama, in Scotland, calling it the Emerald Isles is gonna p*** a lot of people off…’
Moira O’Brien tweeted saying: ‘The Emerald Isle is the country of Ireland. It is Scotland. “These islands” are certainly not Emerald. Enjoyed your speech though.’
Channel 4 news presenter Matt Frei said: ‘@BarackObama just said he was on the emerald isles….’
Alan Gillies tweeted: ‘Sadly, climate change deniers will now attempt to distract from the message of #Cop26 by pointing out that
@BarackObama finished his speech in #Glasgow, Scotland by stating he was “in the ‘Emerald Isles’ here”, just before CNN’s @jimscuitto called him “former President O’Biden”.’