In a recent press conference at the Nato summit in Washington, US President Joe Biden made a high-stakes statement regarding his vice-president, Kamala Harris. Despite insisting that he will not end his re-election bid, Biden acknowledged that Harris is qualified to take over as president if needed. This comes as Biden faces increasing pressure to consider the possibility of a successor in case he is unable to complete his term.
During the press conference, Biden made a notable slip-up by mistakenly referring to Vice-President Harris as ‘Trump’, adding a moment of unintentional humor to the serious discussion. Additionally, Biden also made another blunder by misnaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘President Putin’ while discussing Nato’s support for Ukraine.
Despite these mistakes, Biden’s endorsement of Harris as a capable successor highlights the importance of having a strong and qualified vice-president in line for the presidency. As the 2024 election approaches, Biden’s comments shed light on the potential future leadership within the Democratic Party.
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