‘What the hell’s going on?’: Biden slams Trump for ‘appeasing’ Putin in first interview since leaving office
Biden’s blistering assessment of Trump’s first 100 days in office
- In his first interview since leaving office, former U.S. President Joe Biden has criticised Donald Trump's handling of Vladimir Putin and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling it "modern-day appeasement."
- Biden expressed concern over Trump's rhetoric and actions, such as threatening Greenland and suggesting the U.S. could acquire the Panama Canal.
- He defended his administration's support for Ukraine and condemned the suggestion of ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia.
- Biden also discussed his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, stating it was difficult but ultimately the right choice.
- He contrasted the state of the economy and global influence during his term with the current situation under Trump's second term, saying: “I don't see anything that was triumphant.”