Joe Biden Reflects on 2024 Loss, Criticizes Trump, Faces Internal Democratic Criticism

Former President Joe Biden, in multiple recent interviews including one on ABC's "The View" and with the BBC, reflected on the 2024 election and his political legacy. Biden accepted responsibility for Donald Trump's victory but attributed Kamala Harris' loss partly to sexism and racism, while emphasizing that Harris remains a qualified candidate despite the defeat. He defended his cognitive abilities amid criticism and rejected calls from Democratic leaders to end his 2024 campaign, stating he withdrew only to avoid party division. Biden also criticized Trump's early presidency and foreign policy, though his remarks were met with sharp rebuke from conservatives like Vice President JD Vance, who blamed Biden's administration for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, some Democrats, including strategist Dan Turrentine, criticized Biden as out of touch and defiant for dwelling on his presidency rather than focusing on future leadership. Biden claimed the 2024 race was closer than perceived, citing voter turnout issues and maintaining he would have beaten Trump despite the election results.