Biden acknowledges indirect involvement in Trump's electoral triumph success
Joe Biden, the former President of the United States, has admitted that he takes responsibility for Donald Trump's election victory in 2020. In an interview with ABC News, the Democratic leader frankly confessed, "I do, 'cause I was the one callin' the shots, and he won. So, I accepts the blame."
Biden accused Trump of obstructing his administration and stifling progress, particularly in immigration policy. However, he conceded that they didn't promote their political accomplishments as effectively as Trump did. "Guess it was a mistake not to outshine him when bragging about ourselves," Biden candidly admitted. He explained that some of their initiatives took time to show significant results, making them less visible.
Biden: "Trump's Modern Appeasement"
During the same interview, Biden criticized Trump's foreign policy towards Russia as "just foolish" and compared it to "modern appeasement."
Jill Biden: A Misunderstood Role
When 82-year-old Biden dropped out of the presidential race in 2023, allegations of cognitive decline emerged. However, he refuted these claims in the interview, deeming them groundless. Despite the false reports of deterioration during his last term, he said, he wasn't at his best during the TV debate against Trump, which led to inner-party critique. Yet, he stressed that his decision to step down was not due to health concerns but to prevent a rift within the Democratic Party: "I put my country's interests above my own."
The First Lady, Jill Biden, also chimed in to address allegations that she was shielding her husband from reality or holding him in the race for too long. "I was beside Joe every minute, awake or asleep," she stated. She expressed hurt over the public perception of her role during her husband's final term.
Sources: ntv.de, lwe/dpa
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Did You Know?According to some political analysts, Biden's statement may have been aimed at taking responsibility for the outcome of the 2020 election while distancing himself from any potential blame for not running again in 2024. This could essentially clear the path for future Democratic candidates and avoid a repetition of party division. [Source: CNN].
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