Biden Criticizes Trump in First Post-White House Interview

In his first broadcast interview since leaving office, former President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump's approach to Russia and Ukraine, accusing Trump of 'modern-day appeasement' toward Vladimir Putin. Biden expressed concern that Trump's policies could undermine America's leadership and cause allies to doubt the U.S. commitment to NATO and global stability. He also condemned Trump's comments about annexing territories like Canada and Greenland, describing such rhetoric as un-American and inconsistent with democratic values. Biden defended his administration's support for Ukraine, contrasting it with Trump's stance, which many Western allies fear weakens Kyiv's defense against Russia. He further remarked that Trump's confrontations with international leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelensky, were 'beneath America.' Despite acknowledging his own decision to step aside in the last election, Biden suggested the Democratic Party had a strong candidate in Kamala Harris, though she ultimately lost to Trump.