It was supposed to be a night for President Joe Biden to shine, but things took a surprising turn.
During a crucial press conference, Biden made a major mistake by confusing Donald Trump with Kamala Harris.
The confusion came just as dozens of Democratic lawmakers were preparing to challenge his re-election bid.
The night began with another notable mistake.
Biden, while introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit, accidentally called him by the name of his adversary, Vladimir Putin.
This slip set the tone for the rest of the evening.
The most talked-about moment came when Biden responded to a question about Kamala Harris’ qualifications to be president.
He mistakenly referred to Trump as the vice president.
The gaffe left top officials including Antony Blinken, Lloyd Austin and Jake Sullivan visibly struggling to maintain their composure.
The news conference was a critical moment for Biden, especially in the face of growing calls for him to resign.
Even former President Barack Obama was reported to have been involved in urgent discussions with Democratic leaders.
Despite the pressure, Biden insisted he was fit to serve and decided to stay in the race.
Allies and critics
Throughout the night, Biden faced tough questions and struggled to provide some answers.
He touched on a range of topics, from his health to international relations, but his gaffes overshadowed his message.
Critics were quick to attack, with some Democratic Party members predicting a coordinated effort to remove Biden from the race soon.
A worrying trend
Biden’s performance was particularly worrying to those hoping to see him demonstrate his readiness for re-election.
His mistakes were reminiscent of past mistakes and raised questions about his cognitive health.
Still, Biden tried to put a positive spin on his age, suggesting it brought him wisdom.
Reactions and consequences
The Internet was quick to react with memes and tweets highlighting Biden’s mistakes.
Donald Trump also weighed in, mocking Biden’s gaffes.
The incident left a lasting impression, raising questions about the future of Biden’s campaign and the Democratic Party’s strategy going forward.
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