Joe Biden Mistakenly Identifies Zelenskyy as Putin, Kamala Harris as Trump at NATO Summit 2024: Watch

US President Joe Biden made significant errors at the NATO Summit, mistakenly identifying key political figures. These slips have intensified calls for him to step aside amid rising concerns about his mental acuity.

Summarized Insights:

• Biden's notable NATO gaffes

• Confusion over Zelenskyy and Putin

• Misidentification of Harris as Trump

• Biden defends mental fitness

In a series of notable gaffes at the recent NATO Summit, US President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vice President Kamala Harris as former President Donald Trump. 

These errors have fueled growing calls for Biden to step aside, especially after a lackluster debate against his Republican rival, Donald Trump.

During a news conference following the NATO Summit in Washington, Biden was asked whether Kamala Harris could beat Donald Trump if he decided not to run again. 

Biden responded, “I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president if I did not think she was not qualified to be president.” This slip-up elicited gasps and groans from the journalists present, as reported by the New York Post.

Earlier, at a NATO ceremony, Biden introduced Zelenskyy as Putin before quickly correcting himself. 

“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,” he said, before correcting himself, “I’m so focused on beating President Putin, we’ve got to worry about it.”

Biden’s momentary lapse quickly revived memories of his recent debate against Trump, where he failed to reassure the public about his mental fitness. 

Critics were quick to pounce on these mistakes, questioning Biden's cognitive abilities. 

Republican presumptive nominee Trump mocked Biden on his Truth Social site, saying, “Crooked Joe begins his ‘Big Boy’ Press Conference with, ‘I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president… Great job, Joe!”

Biden later defended himself against criticism over his remarks, stating, “Did you see any damage to our stand in my leading this conference? 

Have you seen a more successful conference? What do you think? 

And the Putin piece—I was talking about Putin, and I said, and now, at the very end, I said here, I mean Putin. I said, no, I’m sorry, Zelenskyy.”

In an attempt to quell concerns about his mental fitness as he seeks reelection, Biden mentioned that he had undergone three significant and intense neurological exams, the most recent in February, and was found to be in “good shape.” 

He also denied rumors that he needed to be in bed by 8:00 pm, explaining that while it would be smarter to pace himself, his daily routine typically starts at 7:00 am and ends at midnight.

Despite these incidents, Biden insisted that he is the “most qualified” American to take on Trump in the upcoming presidential election. 

“I think I’m the most qualified person to run for president. I beat him once, and I will beat him again,” Biden said, emphasizing that his motivation is not his legacy but to “complete the job I started.”

The NATO Summit gaffes and the subsequent fallout underscore the challenges Biden faces as he seeks reelection amid growing scrutiny over his age and mental acuity. 

The coming months will be critical in determining whether he can regain public confidence and solidify his position as the Democratic nominee.

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