Biden calls Zelensky ‘President Putin’ in biggest blunder yet, his political life hanging by a thread
President Joe Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” in a brazen gaffe at the NATO summit that left his political future hanging by a thread.
The ailing 81-year-old, who has faced growing calls to withdraw from the presidential race, said: “Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin.”
The embarrassing statement in front of world leaders caused astonishment and surprise, and those present had to shout out the correct name.
“No, we’re going to defeat Putin,” Biden said, blaming the blunder on being “so focused” on defeating the Russian tyrant who invaded Ukraine two and a half years ago.
One of his biggest blunders to date came in front of his allies around the world, shortly before his crucial press conference, which could prove to be the final nail in the coffin for his hopes of remaining the Democratic Party’s nominee.
The latest nonsensical comments will add fuel to the fire for critics who say he is incapable of staying in power for another four years, let alone winning in November.
President Joe Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” in a brazen gaffe at the NATO summit that left his political future hanging by a thread
This also happened after a sitting Democrat made a stunning statement saying he should resign.
When Biden made his blunder, he had announced a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine that included a Patriot missile system to bolster air defenses against Russian airstrikes.
Behind the scenes of the NATO summit, world leaders are concerned about Biden’s cognitive decline.
A senior diplomat is reported to have said that politicians around the world fear he could fall and are “worried about whether he knows which way he is going”.
House Speaker Mike Johnson also said NATO leaders have privately told him they are “very concerned” about the president’s physical and mental health.
The 81-year-old, who is facing increasing calls to withdraw from the presidential race, said: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin’
Biden’s latest blunder couldn’t have come at a worse time, as the White House desperately tries to prove he’s fit for office.
“And now I want to turn it over to the president of Ukraine, who has equal parts courage and determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin,” Biden said.
He turned from the stage and then heard the screams of those shouting “Zelensky” at him.
“President Putin? We’re going to defeat President Putin. President Zelensky! I’m so focused on defeating Putin. We have to care about it — no matter what, Mr. President,” he said.
“I’m better,” Zelensky said. “You’re a lot better,” Biden replied, desperately trying to recover.
His gaffe came in front of his global allies and shortly before his crucial press conference that could be the final nail in the coffin for his hopes of remaining the Democratic nominee.
“No, we’re going to defeat Putin,” Biden said, blaming the blunder on being “so focused” on defeating the Russian tyrant who invaded Ukraine two and a half years ago.
Biden’s latest blunder couldn’t have come at a worse time, as the White House desperately tries to prove he’s fit to serve.
Biden made a mistake just before his first solo press conference in nine months and since his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.
This press conference is also called a ‘big boys’ press conference. The pressure on the president is great and he has to show that he can handle an unexpected moment without making big mistakes.
But the major blunder does not bode well for the president, who has failed to stem the wave of criticism against him.
In the two weeks since the first presidential debate, Biden has failed to convince Democrats that he can beat Donald Trump in November.
In fact, there are growing fears that he will drag Democratic candidates down with him.
When he had a major disagreement with Zelensky, Democrats in the 15th House of Representatives and a Democratic senator called on him to step aside.
The embarrassing blunder in front of world leaders prompted muffled gasps and left those present shouting the correct name
There were also reports that members of Biden’s inner circle were also plotting ways to stop him from withdrawing, fearing a crushing defeat to Trump in November.
White House staffers are also accused of conducting a three-and-a-half-year plot to hide Biden’s failings from the press and the world.
Aides closest to the 81-year-old used a variety of tactics to cover up his shortcomings, including restricting reporters’ access to him, giving the president shorter steps on Air Force One and surrounding him in public to hide his stiff gait, a former Biden aide told DailyMail.com.
Biden also received large postcards with the most basic instructions for almost every event, and he kept to a stricter daily schedule so he could get more sleep.
There were even staff tasked with devising strategies to prevent the president from falling, the source said.
“No, we’re going to defeat Putin,” Biden said, blaming the blunder on being “so focused” on defeating the Russian tyrant who invaded Ukraine two and a half years ago.
Now, the insider says, the advisers who coordinated the president’s protective cocoon should be blamed for his spectacular fall and the growing calls to abandon his re-election campaign.
The former senior aide, who asked not to be named, said the “fences” around Biden allowed his meandering and mumbling debate performances to be clearly audible to the more than 50 million viewers.
And because his shortcomings were hidden from the public by his closest associates, many Americans were shocked to suddenly see his dramatic decline revealed live on national television.
Biden’s pitfalls and blunders since taking office in 2001 have been highlighted primarily by conservative media outlets but largely ignored by more liberal news organizations.
Until he was in a car accident two weeks ago during a primetime broadcast on CNN.
