Joe Biden Accuses Donald Trump of Damaging U.S. Institutions
Joe Biden claims in a memoir excerpt that Donald Trump led an insurrection and criticized the pardoning of over 1,000 January 6 rioters.
Former President Joe Biden asserted in an excerpt from his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America," that President Donald Trump deeply damaged the United States and the world. Published by The Atlantic, the text argues that Trump led an insurrection on January 6, 2021, to remain in power after losing the election, and claims these actions "should follow him to his grave."
Biden condemned Trump for issuing pardons to over 1,000 offenders involved in the Capitol riot, stating that those who attacked law enforcement deserved prison terms. He further criticized the reversal of climate change policies and the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency. Biden recounted a post-election meeting where Trump suggested they could be friends if not for politics, though Biden noted the interaction left him concerned that Trump would dismantle his administration's work.
White House spokesperson Lauren Bis responded by calling Biden "the worst president in American history," citing his record on inflation, crime, and the border. President Trump denied any wrongdoing regarding the riot and defended his pardons, claiming the individuals involved "have been destroyed."
Biden, who is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, stated the diagnosis will limit his promotional activities for the book, which is scheduled for full release on November 17.
