Joe Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Vladimir Putin.
This is the viral gaffe of the current United States president on the stage of a NATO ceremony: Biden immediately corrected himself, giving the floor to Zelensky, but the mistake under the world’s spotlight could cost even more dearly.
On one hand, the episode immediately went viral; on the other, it could also impact the upcoming American election race: yet another misstep by Biden is an assist to rival Donald Trump.
Biden immediately joked about the gaffe, which came shortly after a decisive conference for his future. “I am so focused on Putin…” he quickly tried to adjust.🇺🇸 #USA2024 Joe #Biden introduces Zelensky at the #NATO convention in Washington: “Now the president of Ukraine who has a lot of courage and determination: ladies and gentlemen, President Putin.”@ultimora_pol pic.twitter.com/faatHv1vcD
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