Biden Calls Trump’s Ukraine Policy 'Modern-Day Appeasement', Addresses Kamala Harris' Loss in First Major Interviews
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Former President Joe Biden has given his first major interviews since leaving office, including appearances on BBC Radio 4's 'Today' program and 'The View.' In these interviews, Biden criticized President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine, describing Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia as 'modern-day appeasement.'
Biden referred to Trump's Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as 'beneath America.' He also addressed Trump's stance on Crimea, noting that Trump has said the region 'will stay with Russia.' Biden highlighted Trump's statements about potentially acquiring territories such as Panama, Greenland, and Canada, warning that such remarks have bred distrust among U.S. allies in Europe.
Biden emphasized the importance of the U.S. commitment to NATO, calling the alliance's collective defense a 'sacred obligation.' He expressed concern that the administration's proposal to let Russia keep some Ukrainian territory in pursuit of a peace deal could undermine confidence in the United States' leadership and commitment to its allies.
Reflecting on his decision to exit the 2024 presidential race, Biden said it was a 'difficult decision' but maintained that making the move earlier would not have changed the outcome. He stated that Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced him as the Democratic nominee, was a 'good candidate,' though he conceded her loss to Trump was predictable.
Biden defended his administration's support for Ukraine, asserting that his government provided Ukraine with 'everything they needed for independence.' He also referenced Trump's pause and later resumption of U.S. aid to Ukraine, as well as a recent U.S.-Ukraine agreement granting American access to Ukraine's mineral resources.
Biden's return to the public spotlight has drawn criticism from some Democratic strategists and party members, who have described his recent media appearances as 'delusional' and 'defiant.'
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