Presidential candidate,Chris Vincent,in a recent press conference said,"The rate of unemployment will go down dramatically if the rate of immigration decreased." This statement caused an uproar in the media and Vincent was scrutinized for it.In this scenario,Chris Vincent's statement is an example of a(n)_____.

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Chris Vincent's statement is a gaffe, which refers to a mistake or blunder made by a public figure while speaking in public. His statement is controversial and some might see it as discriminatory or targeting a specific group of people, which is why it caused an uproar in the media.

Presidential Candidate,Chris Vincent,in a Recent Press Conference Said,"The Rate of Unemployment