Joe Biden has launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump , questioning the rhetoric coming from the White House and condemning Trump’s apparent willingness to let Ukraine cede land to Russia. In his first major interview since leaving office, Biden accused Trump of “modern-day appeasement,” drawing a historical parallel to Neville Chamberlain’s failed attempts to pacify Hitler in the 1930s.
Biden appeared visibly frustrated when addressing Trump’s remarks about reclaiming the Panama Canal and acquiring territories such as Greenland and Canada. “What the hell’s going on here? What president ever talks like that? That’s not who we are. We’re about freedom, democracy, opportunity, not about confiscation,” he said.
“I just don’t understand how people think that if we allow a dictator, a thug, to decide he’s going to take significant portions of land that aren’t his, and that’s going to satisfy him. I don’t, I don’t quite understand,” Biden told BBC Radio 4, referencing Vladimir Putin and reported US suggestions that Ukraine should concede some territory to bring an end to the war.
The interview coincided with the 80th anniversary of VE Day and marked Biden’s return to the public stage. He also expressed fears that European leaders were losing faith in American leadership under Trump. “They’re wondering, well, what do I do now? Can I rely on the United States? Are they going to be there?” Biden said, warning that such uncertainty could alter the course of modern history.
Biden reflected on his presidency’s handling of the war in Ukraine, noting that his administration provided over \$65 billion in aid and authorised long-range missile use against Russia. He insisted his team gave Kyiv “everything they needed to provide for their independence.”
When asked about Trump’s tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly scolded the Ukrainian leader, Biden said, “I found it sort of beneath America in the way that took place.”
The former president also addressed his late withdrawal from the 2024 race, insisting the timing “wouldn’t have mattered.” He said he was committed to handing over power to the next generation but conceded that events moved too quickly for an early exit.
“I think the Republican Party is waking up to what Trump is about,” Biden added, signalling some optimism about the future of American democracy.
Biden appeared visibly frustrated when addressing Trump’s remarks about reclaiming the Panama Canal and acquiring territories such as Greenland and Canada. “What the hell’s going on here? What president ever talks like that? That’s not who we are. We’re about freedom, democracy, opportunity, not about confiscation,” he said.
“I just don’t understand how people think that if we allow a dictator, a thug, to decide he’s going to take significant portions of land that aren’t his, and that’s going to satisfy him. I don’t, I don’t quite understand,” Biden told BBC Radio 4, referencing Vladimir Putin and reported US suggestions that Ukraine should concede some territory to bring an end to the war.
The interview coincided with the 80th anniversary of VE Day and marked Biden’s return to the public stage. He also expressed fears that European leaders were losing faith in American leadership under Trump. “They’re wondering, well, what do I do now? Can I rely on the United States? Are they going to be there?” Biden said, warning that such uncertainty could alter the course of modern history.
Biden reflected on his presidency’s handling of the war in Ukraine, noting that his administration provided over \$65 billion in aid and authorised long-range missile use against Russia. He insisted his team gave Kyiv “everything they needed to provide for their independence.”
When asked about Trump’s tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly scolded the Ukrainian leader, Biden said, “I found it sort of beneath America in the way that took place.”
The former president also addressed his late withdrawal from the 2024 race, insisting the timing “wouldn’t have mattered.” He said he was committed to handing over power to the next generation but conceded that events moved too quickly for an early exit.
“I think the Republican Party is waking up to what Trump is about,” Biden added, signalling some optimism about the future of American democracy.
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