President Joe Biden’s competency is once again under intense scrutiny. During a press conference at the NATO summit in Washington, he mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin. This major slip-up has caught the attention of many, adding fuel to the growing calls for Biden to step aside from his re-election campaign.
The gaffe has intensified demands for Biden’s withdrawal, with increasing concerns voiced not only by the media but also members of his own party. These concerns have been amplified especially after his unimpressive performance against former President Donald Trump during the debates.
The incident transpired when Biden was about to hand over the floor to Zelensky. He stated, “Now I want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin.” Given that Putin led an invasion of Ukraine two years ago which ignited a significant conflict in Europe, this mistake is particularly striking.
JOE BIDEN: "Now I want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin." pic.twitter.com/91Rw2B25GR
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) July 11, 2024
A House Democrat did not hold back when speaking with ABC News: “This is the greatest introduction of all time … It would be like introducing Winston Churchill and saying ladies and gentlemen Hitler.”
Biden quickly returned to the microphone to correct himself after realizing his error. He said, “President Putin? We’re gonna beat President Putin,” then corrected himself, “President Zelenskyy! I’m so focused on beating Putin. We got to worry about it — anyway, Mr. President.”
This incident has heightened the existing concerns regarding Biden’s mental sharpness. A longtime adviser to Biden expressed their exasperation to CNN, stating, “I just think there is an unfortunate inevitability to all this. I am sad because I have known him a long time and he is a good man. I am angry at his inner circle who have not served him well and at times committed malpractice in their service. And I am frustrated at the family for not expanding the circle so there would be a truth teller or two in their midst. They created a perfect storm of an echo chamber and it is biting them all in the a*s.”
This latest blunder raises further questions about Biden’s capability to handle the demands of the presidency, especially as we draw closer to the 2024 election.
Even his supporters are now grappling with whether to continue their support or seek alternative candidates who might offer a more stable presence against formidable opponents like Donald Trump.
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