A group of Democratic governors shared their perspectives on President Biden's re-election bid following recent gaffes that raised concerns about his suitability to represent the United States on the world stage. The incidents involved Biden confusing Vice President Kamala Harris with former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
During the National Governor's Association (NGA) summer meeting, Colorado Governor Jared Polis emphasized the importance of standing up to Russian aggression in Ukraine, as highlighted by Zelenskyy's plea for support in constructing bomb shelters to protect civilians.