Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended President Biden mistakenly referring to the Russia-Ukraine war as the 'war in Iraq' twice in one week. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg dismissed President Biden repeatedly confusing the countries of Ukraine and Iraq while appearing on"CNN Primetime" Wednesday night.
The president faced intense criticism on Wednesday after suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin was"clearly losing the war in Iraq." Biden made a similar misstep during a fundraiser on Tuesday night when he referenced"Iraq" instead of Ukraine without correcting himself.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended President Joe Biden on Tuesday after he twice referred to the Russia-Ukraine war as the “war in Iraq.”
“The president is very focused on the details of this conflict,” Buttigieg said on CNN’s “New Day.” “He knows the difference between Ukraine and Iraq.”
Biden first made the mistake on Sunday during a speech in Iowa, when he said that the United States would not send troops to fight in Ukraine “as we did in Iraq.” He repeated the mistake on Monday during a meeting with NATO leaders in Brussels.
The gaffes drew criticism from Republicans, who accused Biden of being out of touch with the war in Ukraine. Buttigieg said that Biden’s mistakes were “simply a slip of the tongue.”
“He’s been focused on this conflict for months now,” Buttigieg said. “He knows the difference between Ukraine and Iraq.”
Buttigieg also pointed out that Biden has a long history of being involved in foreign policy. He served as vice president under President Barack Obama, and he was a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
“The president knows this conflict inside and out,” Buttigieg said. “He’s been focused on it for months now.”
Biden’s gaffes have been a source of amusement for some people, but they have also raised concerns about his ability to lead the country. Some experts have said that the mistakes could damage Biden’s credibility and make it more difficult for him to rally international support for Ukraine.
Buttigieg said that he believes Biden is still capable of leading the country effectively.
“The president is a very strong leader,” Buttigieg said. “He’s been through a lot in his life, and he’s always come out stronger.”
Buttigieg also said that he believes Biden is focused on the war in Ukraine and is doing everything he can to help the country.
“The president is very focused on this conflict,” Buttigieg said. “He’s working around the clock to help Ukraine.”
It remains to be seen whether Biden’s gaffes will have a lasting impact on his presidency. However, Buttigieg’s defense of Biden suggests that the president’s team is confident that he can continue to lead the country effectively.
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