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Biden's Rollercoaster Ride: From Gaffes to High-Stakes Press Conferences

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President Biden faces crucial tests in his reelection bid, from mistaken identity to fiery news conferences. Find out more here!

President Joe Biden has had a rollercoaster week, from announcing additional security assistance for Ukraine to facing crucial tests in his reelection campaign. Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, the Department of Defense announced increased security aid, while Biden navigated a high-stakes press conference amid calls for him to step down from the race.

Despite a few hiccups, including mistakenly calling Zelenskyy 'President Putin' and other gaffes, Biden stood firm on his policies at the press conference. However, insiders reveal doubts about his chances in 2024, with growing calls for him to pass the torch to a new Democratic nominee.

In a surprising turn of events, linguists analyzed Biden's speech patterns, exploring how language and race influence his political image. The spotlight is on Biden as he aims to reassure disheartened Democrats and voters while facing intense scrutiny on his candidacy.

As the debate over Biden's 2024 reelection bid intensifies, his team grapples with the looming question of whether he can secure victory. With mixed sentiments among supporters, Biden's future remains uncertain amidst growing pressure for him to make a decision.

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for ... (Department of Defense)

Today, following President Biden's meeting with President Zelenskyy, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet ...

Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Zelenskyy of ... (The White House)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in response to Russia's continued ...

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Biden confronts crucial day in his campaign, as his team says no ... (The Associated Press)

President Joe Biden's ability to run for reelection faces crucial tests Thursday. He will be fielding questions at a highly anticipated press conference ...

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Takeaways from Biden's critical solo news conference (CNN)

President Joe Biden on Thursday participated in the most high-stakes news conference of his political career on the sidelines of the NATO summit, aiming to ...

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Who are the Democrats calling for Joe Biden to quit? (BBC News)

A growing number of politicians, donors and party members are urging the 81-year-old to end his re-election bid.

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See moment Biden mistakenly calls Zelensky 'President Putin' | CNN ... (CNN)

President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” during remarks. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reacts to the ...

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Illinois Rep. Schneider calls on President Biden to 'pass the torch ... (WLS-TV)

President Biden was quick to correct a gaffe during Thursday's NATO Summit. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another local congressman asked President Joe Biden ...

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Biden introduced Zelenskyy. It didn't go well: 'Ladies and gentlemen ... (Politico)

President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodomy Zelenskyy as “President Putin” on stage at the NATO summit at a ceremony marking the ...

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Biden stands firm on critical night - but gaffes mar fightback (BBC News)

Joe Biden took to the stage at his Thursday night press conference with everything on the line – his presidency, his re-election hopes, his political life.

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Opinion | What a Linguist Hears When Biden Speaks (The New York Times)

You're reading the John McWhorter newsletter, for Times subscribers only. A Columbia University linguist explores how race and language shape our politics and ...

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Biden at his press conference: See, I'm up to the job (Politico)

President Joe Biden, his reelection bid imperiled by his own party, defiantly declared Thursday in a press conference-turned-referendum on his candidacy ...

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Key takeaways from Biden's NATO news conference: gaffes and ... (Aljazeera.com)

United States President Joe Biden delivered a fiery news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, as he sought to dispel concerns ...

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Biden insiders say they don't think he can win in 2024: 'No one ... (NBC News)

Those who spoke to NBC News said the sentiment that he should exit and leave the Democratic nomination to someone else — most likely Vice President Kamala ...

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Highlights from Biden's high-stakes news conference (The Associated Press)

President Joe Biden held his first formal solo press conference in months, a key event in a monumental week for his campaign as he fends off calls for him ...

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Biden to hold news conference today amid debate over his 2024 ... (CBS News)

President Biden is holding a press conference to close out the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., as Democrats continue to assess the future of his 2024 ...

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Here's what happened in Biden's solo news conference (The Associated Press)

The news conference was meant to reassure a disheartened group of Democratic lawmakers, allies and persuadable voters in this year's election that Biden still ...

President Joe Biden Launches the Ukraine Compact | The White ... (The White House)

Today, President Biden launched the Ukraine Compact at an event with 32 allies and partners as part of our commitment to Ukraine's long term security.

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An Unscripted Biden Strives to Overcome Missteps at News ... (The New York Times)

The challenge for President Biden after last month's debate debacle is that every public appearance between now and November will be scrutinized for ...

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Five Takeaways From Biden's News Conference (The New York Times)

President Biden on Thursday answered questions from reporters about foreign policy, whether he is up to defeating former President Donald J. Trump and why ...

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Biden says 'Vice President Trump' when discussing Harris | CNN ... (CNN)

Early in his solo news conference, President Joe Biden mistakenly said “Vice President Trump” when discussing if his Vice President, Kamala Harris, ...

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What world leaders thought of Biden's Nato summit performance (BBC News)

Western allies defend the US president's performance, while media in Russia ridicules his gaffes.

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After Biden's debate performance, the presidential race is unchanged (NPR)

The poll also found that, at this point, no other mainstream Democrat who has been mentioned as a replacement for the president on the ticket does better ...

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As Biden Stays Put, Democrats Fear Blues States May Become ... (The New York Times)

Lingering worries about President Biden's age could make Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Virginia competitive, party operatives believe.

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Biden's gaffe makes headlines around the world (NBC News)

“Ladies and gentlemen,” Biden said as he introduced Zelenskyy, “President Putin.” Image: joe biden Volodymyr Zelensky President Joe Biden's gaffe, calling ...

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Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen calls on Biden to drop re-election bid (Colorado Public Radio)

Pettersen is the first member of Colorado's Democratic congressional delegation to say Biden should leave the race.

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Biden Digs In as Democratic Fears Deepen (The New York Times)

The president put on a competent showing at his pressure cooker of a news conference, but it remained in doubt if he could stem the bleeding of Democratic ...

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It's time for President Biden to make the most important decision of ... (Virgin)

As a global citizen, I am watching the ongoing discussion about the US election and the political future of President Biden with growing unease, ...

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Joe Biden news conference fails to silence critics (BBC News)

Some Democrats have urged Joe Biden to step aside after a news briefing in which he was steady but made more verbal flubs.

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See Russian state media troll Biden's NATO appearances | CNN (CNN)

Russian state media has been playing up President Biden's gaffe during his speech at the NATO summit on July 11, when he introduced Ukrainian President ...

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Gaffe during Biden's news conference and Project 2025's young ... (NBC News)

Biden, re-election, Project 2025, 'Vice President Trump', U.N. population report, Social Security COLA, Alec Baldwin, Rust trial, Russian assassination plot ...

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Key moments from Biden's critical press conference (ABC News)

President Biden, under the microscope as Democrats debate his political future, tried to make the case he's best suited to take on Donald Trump in a news ...

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Biden Pushes Back as Worried Democrats Take Their Case Directly ... (The New York Times)

After the House minority leader visited the White House to share Democrats' concerns over his candidacy, the president held a tense virtual session with ...

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Nearly 20 Democrats in Congress have called on Biden to quit race (CNBC)

President Joe Biden says there is no way he would reconsider remaining in the election against Donald Trump, short of polls saying he had no chance to win.

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Polls May Shape Biden's Future. Are They Up to the Job? (The New York Times)

President Biden's re-election campaign is in jeopardy because of his poor debate performance. But lurking behind the Democratic anxiety is another factor: ...

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These are the Democrats who have called for Joe Biden to step aside (ABC News)

House Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of California called on President Biden to step aside from the presidential race following Biden's NATO press conference on ...

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Biden's debate disaster: President on probation in the court of ... (The Associated Press)

It's been two weeks since President Joe Biden's debate with Donald Trump and Democrats are torn over what to do about their predicament.

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Election 2024: Biden continues to make the case for candidacy with ... (The Associated Press)

President Joe Biden is forcefully defying the growing number of critics in his own party who have called on him to exit the race, pivoting to warnings about ...

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Why we're still arguing about whether Biden will quit (The Washington Post)

In the two weeks since his dismal debate performance, President Biden and his top aides have insisted that he will be the Democratic Party's candidate this ...

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As Biden visits Detroit, Michigan Democrats try to figure out what's next (NPR)

President Biden will be in Detroit Friday to rally supporters and address growing fears that he is not up to the job of running for reelection.

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'I'm not going anywhere': Biden holds Michigan rally as calls to quit ... (The Guardian)

Hakeem Jeffries reveals 'candid' talks with president about 2024 future as another top Democrat urges Biden to pull out.

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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez suggests Biden should resign and ... (KGW.com)

U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Adam Smith have also called on Biden to drop out, though not to resign. Other Oregon and Washington Democrats have been ...

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