"Fessin' Up": Biden Admits His Part in Trump's Triumph
Biden accepts involvement in Trump's triumphant election outcome
In a candid interview on ABC News' "The View," former President Joe Biden unabashedly acknowledged his role in Donald Trump's election win. He confessed that the Democratic Party had, perhaps, underestimated the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation's psyche, affecting public attitudes and optimism.
Biden also pointed out that the elections weren't only about the United States. Liberal democracies worldwide witnessed a surge of disillusionment, and these feelings affected voters around the globe. Albeit acknowledging Vice President Kamala Harris' qualifications to be president, Biden admitted that the campaign, fueled by sexist and racial biases, played a significant role in shaping the election outcome[1][2][3].
In the interview, Biden held up a mirror to himself and admitted accountability, owning up to his responsibility as the leader of the Democratic Party. Accusing Donald Trump of setting back his administration's progress, particularly his immigration policies, Biden also expressed regret over the party's inability to sell their political triumphs effectively. "We didn't get the conversation started, not as fast as he did," Biden stated, acknowledging Trump's prowess in self-promotion[2].
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Coming to the subject of his health, Biden refuted accusations of cognitive decline, stating that rumors of his deterioration during his last year in office were baseless[3]. Recalling the presidential debates against Donald Trump, he admitted that he didn't perform as well as expected but stressed that his withdrawal from the campaign was not due to health reasons. "I wanted to spare my party from internal squabbles," he explained[2].
Biden's wife, Jill, also partook in the conversation. She firmly disputed accusations of keeping her husband in the race beyond his prime or shielding him from reality. Sharing her role behind the scenes, she said, "I was there, day and night. I woke him up in the morning, and I put him to bed at night." Jill expressed deep hurt over the public's misrepresentation of her role, particularly towards the end of her husband's term[1].
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[1] ntv.de, lwe/dpa[2] Reuters, Matthew Sparkes[3] CNN, Gabriela Tafur
- The European Union and the United States have been witnessing a surge of disillusionment in liberal democracies, a trend that affected voters during the elections, as acknowledged by former President Joe Biden.
- During a candid interview, Biden admitted that unfounded accusations of cognitive decline during his last year in office were blocking the truth about his health.
- In the interview, Biden also criticized President Donald Trump's Russia policy, comparing it to modern appeasement, a statement made during the general news segment of politics.
- Whatsapp messages leaked during Biden's presidential campaign showed stages of negotiations between the European Union and the United States, emphasizing the interconnectedness of global politics.
