In a press conference that raised eyebrows, President Joe Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Vladimir Putin, setting an awkward tone for the event. The president then arrived more than 50 minutes late to his own briefing. As the conference progressed, Biden, who was coughing and slurring, mistakenly referred to Donald Trump as his Vice President while attempting to showcase what he described as a ‘goodest boy’.
“I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president, if she’s not qualified to be president.” pic.twitter.com/UnLFQy05cj
— jordan (@JordanUhl) July 11, 2024
Blinken, Austin and Sullivan the moment Biden said “Vice President Trump”
Antony’s reaction to Joe’s flubs always kill me.
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) July 12, 2024
During the session, Biden struggled through a response regarding whether he should undergo another neurological exam. He also blamed his staff for his poor debate performance last month, candidly telling the audience,
“I’m catching hell from my wife.”
In a surprising moment, Biden mentioned he follows the advice of his
“commander-in-chief”
though it was unclear whom he was referring to.
BIDEN: “I’m following the advice of my commander-in-chief” 😳 pic.twitter.com/FdspE1UIQf
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 11, 2024
Adding to the peculiar atmosphere, Biden used a whispering voice that seemed out of place and unsettling.
The press conference, characterized by pre-selected questions, did not seem to challenge the President’s current state, leading to speculation about the decision to schedule it for 6:30 PM. This aspect, coupled with Biden’s performance, suggests a lack of foresight from his team.
Furthermore, Biden appears to be losing support from late-night TV comedians, indicating a shift in public perception.
Jon Stewart mocking Biden’s cognitive decline. pic.twitter.com/zo4w6VJ9RC
— i/o (@eyeslasho) July 11, 2024
The events of this press conference have sparked significant discussion and concern among Americans about the President’s ability to manage his responsibilities effectively.
