Former US President Joe Biden launched a strong critique of President Donald Trump during a Democratic Party fundraiser, calling him “a loser” due to his “vanity projects” in Washington, DC. Biden criticized Trump’s plans to build a ballroom and his approach to renovating the Reflecting Pool. He also referenced Trump’s attempt to have his name added to the Kennedy Center, which was later ordered to be removed by a court. Trump defended his $400 million project to demolish parts of the East Wing for a new ballroom, citing national security and the need to host state guests. Additionally, Trump spent $14.7 million on the Reflecting Pool, which faced issues like algae growth, blamed on vandalism. Biden also condemned Trump’s defense of supporters involved in the January 6th Capitol riot, criticizing the attempt to compensate those claiming unfair targeting. Trump has not directly responded but previously called Biden a “crooked politician” on social media. Biden’s remarks came two years after a poor debate performance against Trump, which led to calls for him to drop out of the presidential race.
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Biden blasts Trump ‘vanity projects’, calling him a ‘loser’ at fundraising event
