Joe Biden’s recent gaffe at the NATO summit press conference in Washington has sparked widespread amusement and criticism alike.
During the event, President Biden, aged 81 and increasingly scrutinized for his cognitive acuity, mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin.”
The slip of the tongue, immediately corrected with humor (“I’m so focused on beating Putin”), quickly became fodder for memes and social media reactions.
đšđșđžđșđŠ Holy shit! Biden just introduced Zelensky as âPRESIDENT PUTIN.â
âAnd now I want to hand it over to the President of Ukraine… ladies and gentlemen – President Putin.â
pic.twitter.com/0E2NPDbVAq— Jackson Hinkle đșđž (@jacksonhinklle) July 11, 2024
đșđžđșđŠ Watch Zelensky's reaction as Biden calls him Putin đ pic.twitter.com/TfVoAoryDX
— Censored Men (@CensoredMen) July 11, 2024
Observers noted that Biden’s verbal miscues, including referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump,” underscore concerns about his suitability for a second presidential term. Even within Democratic circles, voices like actor George Clooney have suggested that Biden’s advancing age may impair his effectiveness as a leader.
Biden introduces Zelensky as âPresident Putinâ
Enough. This canât go on.
Not for this dangerous election and certainly not for four years undermining US credibility after that. America needs the Democrat administration, but a new leader at the helm.pic.twitter.com/t9JQWH2zr8
— Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy) July 11, 2024
Harry Sisson after Biden calls Zelensky âPresident Putinâ pic.twitter.com/nqlWwjPDSJ
— Mostly Peaceful Memes (@MostlyPeacefull) July 11, 2024
The entire democratic party when Biden announced Zelensky as President Putin pic.twitter.com/uhE7DZzaMv
— Muhammad Crypto (@mocryptoreal) July 11, 2024
Brilliant stuff by Joe Biden introducing Zelensky as Putin đ€Łđ€Ł #JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/CNIqgobVum
â Sean (@Xcellent78) July 11, 2024
I cannot believe they are slamming President Biden's introduction of President Zelensky as President Putin. He even joked about it He quickly caught himself and this is a nothing burger pic.twitter.com/9Sd2F8wgSy
— Jeff Storobinsky (@jeffstorobinsky) July 11, 2024
These 2 videos are about an hour apart.
He calls Zelensky âPresident Putinâ
Later he says âI wouldnât of picked Vice President Trump to be Vice Presidentâ
How is this man in charge of America? and how can Democrats want him to serve a 2nd term? #Biden #vicepresidenttrump pic.twitter.com/qIhTh7URX1
â Sean (@Xcellent78) July 12, 2024
George Clooney watching President Biden introduce President Zelensky as President Putin pic.twitter.com/34FaIeeLGZ
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) July 11, 2024
President Biden just introduced Ukraine President Zelensky as âPresident Putin.â
This is not okay. We are not okay.
Stop with the debate about whether Biden should run. We are past that.
Itâs 25th amendment time. Itâs past time for him to be removed. pic.twitter.com/D1UuaXRTkF
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) July 11, 2024
How I picture the staffer screaming âNO NO NO NOT PUTIN NOT PUTIN, ZELENSKY NOT PRESIDENT PUTINâ into Bidenâs earpiece: pic.twitter.com/eIRC1ek5fJ
â Oilfield Rando (@Oilfield_Rando) July 11, 2024
The incident has added to a growing list of awkward moments during Biden’s tenure, prompting questions about his ability to effectively govern. While some defended the slip as inconsequential, others questioned the implications of such errors from the leader of a global superpower.
For those following Biden’s presidency closely, this latest episode serves as a reminder of the challenges posed by age and the demanding nature of the presidential role.
