President Joe Biden’s recent speech on gun control took an unexpected turn when he concluded by saying, “God save the Queen, man,” leaving both listeners and journalists confused. The remark came after he warned about the liability of individuals whose cars are stolen.
The remark came after he warned about the liability of individuals whose cars are stolen. Journalists present at the University of Hartford in Connecticut expressed their perplexity regarding the statement, with no clear explanation provided.
During his speech, Biden emphasized the need for new legislation to ban AR-15-style rifles and high-capacity magazines, as well as to hold gun owners accountable for the safe storage of their weapons.
He used the analogy of car theft, stating that if someone’s car is stolen and used to cause harm, the owner can be held liable. However, it should be noted that the majority common law rule among states does not hold car owners liable for damages caused by a stolen vehicle.
Some states and cities, including Hawaii, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Washington, DC, have laws that can impose civil liability on car owners if they leave their keys in an unlocked vehicle. Other states, such as Connecticut and New Jersey, have held owners liable if leaving keys in the car contributes to a foreseeable theft.
Biden’s comment about the Queen came after several attempts at humor during his speech, including joking about his age. He also inquired about the weather and expressed his willingness to stay for photos if it was not going to rain, referencing a line from a John Wayne movie.
The president’s offhand remark puzzled many, and no specific reason or context for mentioning the Queen was provided. After the speech, Biden went on to participate in a fundraising event in Tony Greenwich later that day.
