Audience struggles to hear Biden’s message due to anticipation of his next words | US News
Before Biden’s big screen test, he made a crucial mistake by calling Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy “President Putin” in a ‘Putin’ moment a couple of hours prior to the event.
Although Biden led a successful NATO conference, this blunder became the gaffe of the day and a meme-worthy moment that could define his performance for the digital generation he needs on his side.
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‘Ladies and gentlemen: President Putin’
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During his speech on economy, foreign policy, and “domestic division,” Biden showcased his record.
However, the challenge lies in engaging an audience that anticipates his next word over hearing the current one.
At one point, he referred to Kamala Harris as “vice-president Trump,” a mistake that would have gone unnoticed in the past but now adds to a growing concern over his mental acuity.
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Any sign of weakness now fuels the established narrative of an elderly president sheltered by a government system that ignores concerns about his mental fitness.
Despite lasting an hour, he managed to hold himself together during the news conference, sounding confident in his role as a politician at 81 years old.
On the subject matter, he displayed knowledge and certainty in his ability to govern and win.
The question remains whether his performance was sufficient.
For Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence committee, Biden should step down, as he declared mere minutes after the news conference ended.
As the night of the major news conference unfolds, the pressing query is: How many will heed this call?
