Last night, President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Donald Trump as Kamala Harris during a press conference.
This slip-up happened as many Democrat lawmakers were preparing to openly oppose his candidacy for re-election.
During the same press conference, Biden also confused Ukraine’s President Zelensky with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
This error added to the growing concerns among Democrats, who are now publicly urging Biden to withdraw from the presidential race.
The president has been warned that the next two days will be critical.
Former President Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi have been involved in emergency discussions, trying to manage the fallout from Biden’s gaffes.
Biden’s senior officials, including Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin, were visibly affected by his mistakes.
Blinken looked downcast, while Austin tried to remain composed.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan appeared particularly concerned.
The press conference was a turning point, with more lawmakers, including Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, calling for Biden to step aside.
CBS reported that a coordinated effort within the Democratic Party might force Biden to drop out of the race by next week.
Obama has been trying to calm the party after Biden’s poor debate performance against Trump.
However, even he couldn’t prevent George Clooney from publishing an op-ed demanding Biden’s withdrawal.
Nancy Pelosi has pledged loyalty to Biden but indicated she would support whatever decision he makes.
This statement came after Biden insisted he was staying in the race.
Despite having teleprompters and aides ready to assist, Biden struggled during the press conference.
He addressed various topics, including his health and international issues, but his performance did little to reassure his supporters.
The president’s first major error was introducing Ukraine’s President as “Putin.”
This mistake caused a stir among the journalists present, who quickly corrected him.
The room full of journalists grew restless, fearing Biden was merely talking at them.
When he finally took questions, there was an audible sigh of relief.
Biden faced tough questions about George Clooney’s call for him to step down and Pelosi’s recent comments. He insisted he was still fit to serve and committed to his campaign.
Biden acknowledged his age and the benefits of wisdom it brings, even as he addressed concerns about his health.
He mentioned a foot injury from 2020 but downplayed its impact.
Social Media Response
The internet quickly reacted to Biden’s mistakes, with memes and tweets highlighting the reactions of his officials.
Some found humor in the situation, while others expressed concern.
Blinken’s Previous Reactions
Antony Blinken had previously been seen shaking his head at Biden’s comments about China’s Xi Jinping, indicating ongoing frustrations within the administration.
Trump’s Take
Donald Trump wasted no time in mocking Biden’s errors on social media, further fueling the controversy.
Biden’s Response
Biden’s social media team tried to turn the situation into a positive, emphasizing his awareness and making light of the mix-up.
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