Biden's Gaffe Raises Doubts About Reelection Bid at Crucial News Conference

U.S. President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy as President Putin, intensifying calls from Democratic members for him to drop his reelection bid. His campaign faces scrutiny over his ability to lead, particularly after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. A news conference aims to ease concerns.

U.S. President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskiy as "President Putin" at the NATO summit in Washington, creating a stir among attendees.

This error comes as more Democratic members encourage the 81-year-old president to reconsider his bid for re-election. Biden quickly corrected himself, emphasizing his focus on defeating Putin, but the incident occurred just before a highly-anticipated news conference aimed at allaying concerns about his ability to compete against Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

So far, 13 House Democrats and one Senate Democrat have publicly urged Biden to withdraw from the race. Union leaders at United Auto Workers, initially supportive of his reelection, are now reconsidering. The president’s upcoming solo news conference will likely address a spectrum of topics, including his capability to lead for another term.