The President’s latest gaffe occurred when he mistakenly welcomed world leaders to Washington instead of Midtown Manhattan, where the event took place. This error comes amid concerns about his mental acuity and has led some to call for his resignation or a change in leadership within the Democratic Party. Despite these issues, Biden continues to serve as the United States’ president, with his term ending on January 20th.
Biden was speaking at the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel, just five minutes north of the iconic Chrysler Building, when he mistakenly welcomed world leaders to Washington. The event was a gathering of Western leaders reaffirming their support for Kyiv amid Russian aggression in Ukraine. This error continued as Biden referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin without mentioning his name or the country he represents.
The timing of this event coincides with the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which Biden addressed on Tuesday. Biden’s speech came ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the gathering, and like previous events, Biden referred to his counterpart as “Mr. President” without using his surname.
The American leader has been criticized for making these types of errors in the past. For example, during the annual NATO summit in July, he introduced Zelensky as “President Putin,” and Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump.” These incidents have raised questions about Biden’s cognitive abilities and whether he is fit to serve as president.
Biden ended his campaign for a second term on July 21st after a disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump, where the incumbent appeared confused and made incoherent remarks such as that he “finally beat Medicare.” Despite calls from leading Republicans and some Democrats to resign due to concerns about his fitness to serve as president, Biden has rejected these requests.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) demanded Biden’s resignation in July after he stepped aside and endorsed Kamala Harris as a substitute Democratic nominee. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) expressed doubts about the president’s judgment regarding his health, fitness for the job, and whether he is making important decisions or being influenced by unelected advisers.
Regardless of these concerns, Biden continues to serve as President of the United States, with his term ending on January 20th. The American people deserve a leader who is fit enough to make crucial decisions impacting their lives and the nation’s future.
