Biden Mistakenly Calls Zelensky ‘President Putin’—Drawing Gasps

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President Biden on Thursday accidentally used Russian President Vladimir Putin’s name when introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO Summit, a flub that comes at a vulnerable moment in his campaign. The mistake is likely to turn up the volume on calls for him to drop out of the race after his disastrous debate performance raised questions about his mental acuity.

"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," Biden said. There were audible gasps from people in the room, which included diplomats and world leaders from across the globe. A few called out, “Zelensky!” to correct Biden. Biden then moved back to the microphone and corrected himself, saying, "We’re gonna beat President Putin. President Zelensky. I was so focused on beating Putin."

The error came at the end of a forceful speech by Biden in front of world leaders in Washington that was intended to describe the power of the expanding NATO alliance under his leadership, tout major new military support to Ukraine from the U.S. and NATO allies, and introduce Zelensky, who spoke next.

The timing could not have been worse. The gaffe came less than an hour before Biden was scheduled to hold a press conference with reporters at the NATO Summit that is likely to be dominated by questions about whether he will drop his re-election bid. Democrats concerned about Biden’s ability to beat Donald Trump in November have been watching Biden’s performance closely since last month’s debate.

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コメント (21)

@zyiellenesterling9890 7日前

I won't be surprised if he voted for Pres. Trump.
@randybutternub031 7日前

Let this set the tone for Bidens press conference tonight 😂
@joshjordan117 7日前

404. Brain not found.
@madmanthepope6448 7日前

People still clapped how is this not satire?
@Freddy_Confetti 7日前

Ok grandpa it’s nap time
@MarquesJo71 7日前

Putin must be peeing himself
@retroguy9494 7日前

Let's just all be grateful that when he met with England's new PM he didn't call him Mr. Churchill! 😂
@bipradipbasu2112 6日前

People still clapped!!!😊
@bipradipbasu2112 6日前

People present in the room actually clapped when Biden said Putin. What clowns what blind simpleton those people are. Shameful!!!
@TTOS69 7日前

I love our leader doesn't even know where he is right there. He has no fkn clue what's going on. Glad to be an American rn...
@stranditjr 7日前

Wow this gaffe is already going viral. No way he can win. He's too far gone to walk a thin line. Ppl don't hear his message they're listening only for him to mess up. It's over
@truecrimewhisperer 7日前

Omg no words we r screwed
@Goldenboy48 7日前

Dont worry ladies and gentlemen...joe scarborough said this is the best biden every...relax
@Al3xJ0n3s 7日前

Two weeks ago, you wouldn't have reported on this.
@retrosaturn202 7日前

We’re cooked
@pdiprata 7日前

Yikes!
@adzm1987 7日前

And all the sheep 🐑 still clap anyway!! A walking joke 😂😂😂
@HGCUPCAKES 7日前

😳 he can definitely do another four years….. Not.
@Jrgoldenbear 6日前

He actually said President Putin 3 times in a row! 😂
@stevemooney6188 7日前

Best act of all time , biden I laughed so much 😅 I thought it was like comedy show a pair of comedians. 😅😅 . Good joke President Obama 😅😅😅