WATCH | Ukraine-Iraq mix-up is US President Joe Biden's latest faux pas
US President Joe Biden
Politicians are no strangers to blunders, but US President Joe Biden seems to have developed a knack for them, with his latest verbal mishap involving a mix-up of historic proportions. In an astonishing slip of the tongue, Biden found himself referring to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as the Iraq war, distinct events separated by more than a decade.
While departing the White House Wednesday, Biden was asked on the South Lawn by reporters how weakened Putin was in the aftermath of this weekend's aborted uprising by the Russian mercenary group.
Also Read | India: Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter safety flaws addressed, says report
Biden responded with uncertainty, stating, "It's hard to tell really" and mistakenly referred to Ukraine as Iraq. "He's clearly losing the war in Iraq. He's losing the war at home and has become a bit of a pariah around the world," Biden said.
The president's gaffe occurred as he was going to Chicago to deliver a speech on his administration's economic policies, commonly referred to as "Bidenomics." According to the Daily Mail, Biden was even carrying a notecard labeled "Daily News Summary" on the Wagner mutiny during the time of his gaffe but still seemed to manage the gaffe.
Previous blunder
)
Extreme warming in Indian Ocean added 695 billion tons of ice to Antarctica ice sheet
)
'Now Trump is copying us': Shivakumar links US $5,000 plan to Congress guarantees
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why European Meteor missiles use ramjet engines compared to standard US solid rockets
)
China's property crisis deepens as investment plunges nearly 20%
)
1,200 Indian and US troops begin high-altitude and desert drills
)
Spanish officer sent home from NATO base over affair with 'Russian spy' | Gravitas
)
Imran Khan’s sons accuse Asim Munir of holding ‘personal grudge’ against imprisoned father
)
2026 El Niño will create new extreme weather patterns. Worse, no one can predict them
)
Russia proposes to build 360 kmph Ivolga FG trains in India: What happened on sidelines of BRICS
)
US Treasury yields cross 5% as Scott Bessent warns of ‘global issues’ impacting bonds
)
Trump's name cannot return to Kennedy Center, US judge rules
)
Saudi turns to Israel for intelligence help as Houthi attacks intensify: Report
)
'She married her brother': Ilhan Omar faces criminal probe over immigration fraud claims
)
'Definitely feel bad for yourself': Kuldeep Yadav opens up on India Test snubs
)
West Bengal IPS officer Bushra Bano transferred after objections to ‘Assalamualaikum’, ‘Inshallah’
)
Ex-CIA officer caught with gold bars worth $40 million seeks plea deal | Gravitas
)
‘We are sharing some difficult news’: Oracle begins fresh round of job cuts
)
471 years ago, a prophecy warned of 'immortal lone brain'. Some think it was about AI
)
3 wild dogs, 1 epic journey: African brothers trek 4,000 km through Zambia to find a partner
)
Delhi schools receive bomb threats in Punjabi, security checks find nothing suspicious
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (September 14-20, 2026): Lust Stories 3, Waiting Hai, Irumudi- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Who is Kalyan Bainsla, accused in the Gurugram hit-and-run case involving woman biker?
)
Trump Calls AI Security Concerns A 'Hoax' | Verdict
)
800 million years old - Scientists discover 'fingerprints' of supercontinent Gondwana in ancient rocks
)
India’s imports from Russia jump 57% in five months; China remains top import source
)
Bitter Zelensky snubs Trump for playing politics with Ukraine war | Gravitas
)
Amid AI safety fears, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google move to create standards body
)
‘US military task force aiding Saudi Arabia forces with intel, planning support’: Official
)
Top military commanders from US, Israel, and 7 Arab nations held secret meeting on Iran War
)
IND vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Reddy, Samson shine as India defeat Afghanistan by 7 wickets to clinch series
)
Elephants hide behind trees, stage surprise attack on poachers targeting rhinos in South Africa
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles use dual-pulse motors compared to European interceptors
)
UPI rule change: 0.4% MDR on merchant payments above ₹2,000; consumers unaffected
)
A big shift in modern air power & control
)
What is Hyrox, in news for athlete who soiled herself, but kept running and using common equipment?
)
Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of Uranium-rich ore in Madinah region
This blunder marks the second instance within a short period, as Biden had made a similar mistake during a fundraiser in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Tuesday night where he once again mentioned Iraq when referring to the war in Ukraine. Biden's latest gaffe overshadowed his intended message regarding the situation in Ukraine and Putin's "pariah" status.
Also Read | Sweden police allow Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque
President Joe Biden, who is 80 years old, is aiming to surpass his own previous record as the oldest individual to assume the presidential office, a record he set back in 2021.
Watch | Concert economics explained: The craze for high-profile concerts
During his address at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, Biden made humorous remarks on his old age."Look, I get that age is a completely reasonable issue," he said adding "You might think I don't like Rupert Murdoch. That's simply not true. How can I dislike a guy who makes me look like Harry Styles?"
"Call me old, I call it being seasoned. You say I am ancient, I say I'm wise," he added.
WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.