President Joe Biden made a significant blunder at the NATO summit, passing over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin”. This mistake has highlighted concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities and fitness for office. The incident happened as Biden claimed a new help package for Ukraine, including a Patriot missile system to strengthen its air defences against Russian airstrikes.
Biden’s mistake was met with puff and pants and corrections from the audience, and he later condemned the mistake of being “so focused” on defeating Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, this mistake has added fuel to the fire of criticism surrounding Biden’s cognitive decrease and ability to serve as President. ‘No, we’re going to beat Putin,’ Biden said.
Behind the scenes, world leaders have reportedly shown concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities, with one senior envoy stating that politicians fear he may “fall and not know which direction he is going”. Mike Johnson, House Speaker has also said that NATO leaders have privately expressed concerns about Biden’s physical and mental health.
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The incident has put extra pressure on Biden to perform well in his next press conference, which could be a make-or-break moment for his political future. With fifteen House Democrats and 1 Democratic Senator already calling on him to step down, Biden’s gaffe has only added to the increasing criticism.
White House needs have been charged with hiding Biden’s deficiencies from the press and public, using strategies such as limiting reporter access, providing large-print notecards, and physically surrounding him in public to not show off his stiff walk. Some have called for those aides to be held accountable for Biden’s decline.
Overall, Biden’s error has enchanted widespread concern and criticism, with many questioning his ability to serve as President.
By Daily Mail news
