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Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Joe Biden sharply criticized President Donald Trump at a Democratic fundraiser, calling him "a loser" due to his "vanity projects" in Washington DC, including plans for a new ballroom and renovations to the Reflecting Pool.
- Biden highlighted Trump's efforts to put his name on the Kennedy Center, build an arch in his honor, and hire a private pool maintenance worker, all of which have sparked controversy and legal challenges.
- Biden condemned Trump's defense of the January 6 Capitol rioters and criticized attempts to use taxpayer money to compensate individuals involved in the insurrection, a move later blocked by a judge.
- Trump has not directly responded to Biden's latest remarks but continues to use derogatory nicknames for Biden on social media, maintaining a contentious public rivalry.
- Biden's comments coincided with the two-year anniversary of a poor debate performance against Trump, a moment seen as pivotal in the 2024 presidential race.
