President Biden’s NATO Event Starts with Awkward Gaffe During Introduction

President Biden had a rocky start at a NATO event in Washington, D.C., when he mistakenly referred to Ukraine's President Zelensky as "President Putin." This slip came at a time when Biden's mental sharpness is under intense scrutiny.


While introducing President Zelensky, Biden began, "Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin." The audience, already applauding, continued through the blunder, allowing Biden a moment to correct himself. He quickly amended his statement, saying, "President Putin? He's gonna beat Putin! President Zelensky!"


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Although such a mistake might typically be overlooked, it comes amid ongoing concerns about Biden's mental agility, especially when speaking without a teleprompter. This incident follows calls from prominent Democrats, including George Clooney, for Biden to reconsider running for re-election. Confusing Zelensky with his Russian adversary on such a significant stage is not the image Biden needed to project.