US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Zelensky as Russian President Putin during a NATO ceremony, prompting widespread social media backlash and renewed concerns over his cognitive abilities.
US President Joe Biden, facing intense scrutiny over his cognitive abilities, made a significant blunder during a NATO ceremony by mistakenly introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin. The incident occurred on Wednesday, where Biden attempted to commend Zelensky but inadvertently referred to him as Putin.
“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 stated. He quickly realized his error and corrected himself, explaining, “I’m so focused on beating President Putin, we’ve got to worry about it.”
This gaffe quickly ignited reactions across social media, with many users expressing embarrassment and concern over Biden's mistake. One user commented, “It’s official now: Ukraine is Russia and the President of Ukraine is President Putin.” Another remarked, “And the trend continues...” while others found humor in the situation, stating, “Been laughing for like 3 minutes straight.”
Criticism also poured in, with comments questioning Biden’s fitness for office. One user sarcastically noted, “Can’t wait to see how the media is going to spin this,” and another added, “THAT’S MY PRESIDENT LMFAOOOOOOOOO.”
The incident has added fuel to the ongoing debate about Biden’s cognitive state and his suitability for the presidency. As the reactions continue to pour in, the scrutiny on Biden's public performances and verbal slips is likely to intensify.
