The uncertain future of Joe Biden: public mistakes spark debate and calls for his resignation

The uncertain future of Joe Biden: public mistakes spark debate and calls for his resignation

The American president also forgot the name of Lloyd Austin at another event in March.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros

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Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

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Politics 18.07.2024

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has once again become the center of controversy after making a new gaffe in public during an interview with Black Entertainment Television (BET). On this occasion, Biden forgot the name of his Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, and referred to him as "the Black man," sparking criticism and controversies that add to other recent slip-ups. This new episode adds to a series of public errors by the American president, who in previous days mistakenly called Volodymyr Zelensky Putin and his Vice President, Kamala Harris, Trump. These constant missteps have raised concerns both among the public opinion and political leaders, including the suggestion from Barack Obama that Biden should withdraw from the presidential race. Although Fox News suggests that Biden's words may have been taken out of context, pointing out that he was talking about diversity in his cabinet, the reality is that this is not the first time the President has forgotten Lloyd Austin's name. Last March, Biden had already had a similar incident referring to Austin as "the guy who runs that outfit over there." These errors have led to more than twenty Democratic voices calling for Biden's resignation as a presidential candidate, including prominent figures like former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. Amidst these criticisms, during the BET interview, Biden hinted for the first time that he would consider withdrawing from the presidential race if his health required it. The possibility of Biden withdrawing from the presidential race has sparked debate and speculation about the political future of the President and the impact it would have on the Democratic Party. Despite calls for his resignation, Biden has defended his ability to hold office and has stated his willingness to listen to doctors if they advised him to step away from political competition. At a crucial moment in American politics, with the presidential elections on the horizon, Biden's situation raises questions about his suitability to lead the country. His constant gaffes and hesitations have raised concerns among voters and his fellow Democrats, who seek to ensure the viability of their party in the electoral contest. As pressure mounts on Biden, uncertainty grows about his political future and the direction his presidential candidacy will take. With an increasingly unpredictable political landscape, attention is focused on how the President will handle this crisis and what decisions he will make regarding his candidacy and leadership within the Democratic Party.

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