Joe Biden mocked for mistakenly saying he'll beat Donald Trump again in '2020' at Wisconsin rally

MADISON, WISCONSIN: President Joe Biden reiterated his refusal to exit the 2024 race, declaring, "I'm the nominee," but mistakenly stated he would beat former President Donald Trump again in "2020."

The octogenarian added to his series of gaffes by mistaking the election year while addressing his supporters at a 17-minute-long speech in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday, July 5, according to the New York Post.

"There's been a lot of speculation: What's Joe going to do? Is he going to stay in the race? Is he going to drop out?" Biden said. "Here's my answer: I'm running and going to win again."

Calls for Biden to drop out of the re-election bid intensified after his flat debate performance against Trump last week, where he fumbled, struggling to form words, sending the Democratic Party into a panic mode. This led many to doubt the 81-year-old's ability to rule for one more term if elected in November.

Joe Biden asserts he is the Democratic nominee at Wisconsin rally

Speaking to hundreds of supporters at the Sherman Middle School gym, the Democrat announced, "I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. You voted for me to be your nominee — no one else."

"Some folks don't seem to care who you voted for. Guess what? They are trying to push me out of the race. Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," he continued, mistakenly saying, "I will beat Donald Trump. I will beat him again in 2020."

Shortly after, the president corrected himself, stating, "By the way, we're going to do it again in 2024."

However, not all supporters echoed Biden's defiance. Scenes outside the campaign rally signaled voters' dissatisfaction over his decision to continue in the race despite his age concerns that once again made headlines after the dismal debate show.

One attendee held a sign that read, "PASS THE TORCH JOE." Meanwhile, outside the school, people demanded the incumbent's exit from the race while his motorcade passed. Some signs read, "Give it up, Joe," "Pres Biden- serve your country — not your ego… exit now," and "Save your legacy drop out."

However, the president ruled out the possibility entirely while speaking to reports on the tarmac before leaving the Badger State for Delaware. He also doubled down that he was the best candidate to defeat Trump and committed to debating his predecessor for the second face-off scheduled on September 10, hosted by ABC News.

Biden, currently the oldest sitting president in the United States, would turn 86 if he won in November and completed the second term.

Amidst heightened calls for him to step down, names including Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov Gavin Newsom, and Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer were speculated to be possible replacements for the Democratic ticket. However, all three announced their unwavering support to Biden's re-election bid.

Internet ridicules Joe Biden for confusing the election year

Netizens trolled Biden's latest gaffe, where he confused the election year as 2020 after declaring he was the Democratic nominee.

"Somebody needs a new calendar," a user said.

"I think we just crossed over into nap time," another quipped.

"Lol he can't even get his big moment right ....a true failure," added a user.

"Guess his pre speech injection failed him," read one response.

"He’s the wrong nominee in the wrong year. Bye," another person wrote.

"Ok, they’re just allowing this old geezer to keep digging his own hole. They’d like nothing more than for him to keel over while at the mic," someone else chimed in.

"He is experiencing Groundhog Day!" joked an individual.

"'I will beat him again in 2020.' — Joe Biden, July 5, 2024 Does he think no one hears him? So dumb," another user remarked.

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