July 11th 2024.
During his time at the NATO summit, President Joe Biden faced some embarrassing moments as he stumbled over his words. These mistakes came during crucial speeches and a press conference that were meant to strengthen his bid for reelection. However, the 81-year-old president seemed to have some trouble with his memory as he made two major gaffes.
The first blunder occurred just before his highly anticipated press conference, which many saw as a make-or-break moment for his campaign. As he introduced the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, he accidentally called him Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is considered an enemy by the US. The audience was shocked and there were audible gasps in the room. Realizing his mistake, Biden tried to play it off by saying, "President Putin? You're going to beat President Putin, President Zelensky." He then corrected himself and joked about his own mistake.
This slip-up was followed by another one at the Ukraine Compact meeting, where Biden stood alongside Zelensky. He mistakenly referred to his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as "Vice President Donald Trump." This was a crucial moment for Biden, as he was about to hold a solo press conference that would determine his ability to continue his reelection bid and possibly serve another four years in the White House.
The press conference did not start off well for Biden, as he mixed up Harris with his predecessor and 2024 opponent, Trump, while answering a question about losing support from Democrats and unions. He quickly corrected himself, but the mistake did not go unnoticed. Throughout the press conference, Biden faced questions about his declining support within his own party and whether he would consider stepping aside for Harris. However, he remained determined to continue his campaign and finish the job he started as President.
Biden also faced questions about his age and cognitive abilities, with some asking if he would be willing to take a cognitive test. He responded by saying that none of his doctors have suggested it and reiterated his determination to run for reelection. He made it clear that he would only consider dropping out if he was told that he had no chance of winning. And according to him, no one is saying that.
At the end of the press conference, Biden was asked about Trump mocking his mistakes and making fun of his age and memory. In response, Biden simply said, "Listen to him" and walked off the stage, showing his defiance and determination to continue his campaign. Despite the verbal stumbles, Biden remains focused on his goal and is determined to serve another term as President.
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