President Joe Biden addressed reporters Sunday evening with a disjointed response covering his administration, the border crisis, and President-elect Donald Trump.
When asked if white supremacy remains the greatest threat to the U.S., Biden replied, “Any kind of supremacy is a threat. We’re the most extensive, multicultural nation in the world. That’s our strength—it defines who we are.” He referenced historical immigration waves and America’s global connections, adding, “The rest of the world gets it.”
Biden then shifted to the border crisis, claiming he inherited a secure border and advocated bipartisan measures to strengthen it. He criticized Trump, alleging interference with proposed legislation, but did not clarify details of the bill, which would still allow significant migrant crossings.
Closing his remarks, Biden boasted, “As the oldest president, I know more world leaders than anyone here. Not a joke.”
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President Joe Biden expressed concern over proposed changes to birthright citizenship, saying, “The idea we’re going to change the constitutional birthright—if you’re born here, you’re not a citizen—hurts.”
Earlier, Biden addressed whether Donald Trump remains a threat to democracy, referencing the January 6 Capitol riot: “I think what he did was a genuine threat to democracy.” White House staff then ended the press session, ushering reporters out of the room.
Claims that Donald Trump instigated the January 6 Capitol riot have been contested. While Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally urged supporters to “march peacefully” to the Capitol, questions remain about the presence of undercover federal agents in the crowd.
As President Joe Biden’s term nears its end, reports suggest he and his team are reevaluating his legacy. Sources told The Washington Post that Biden, now 82, believes he could have defeated Trump. However, Biden’s polling trailed significantly before his June debate with Trump. Similarly, Vice President Kamala Harris’s team admitted internal data never showed her ahead of Trump, despite public polls suggesting a close race.
