US President Joe Biden attacked both President-elect Donald Trump and the press during a public event at the White House on Sunday night.
The occasion was marked by Biden signing the Social Security Fairness Act, but a Q&A with reporters quickly turned contentious.
Asked if he still believed President Trump posed a threat to democracy, Biden said: “I think his actions were a real threat to democracy.” The response was a reference to Trump’s actions during his presidency, which Biden has frequently criticized.
The discussion took a turn when Mr. Biden mentioned allegations that Mr. Trump was planning to abolish birthright citizenship. However, it was Biden’s comments targeting reporters that drew attention. “I may be the oldest president, but I know more world leaders than anyone you will ever meet in your life!” he said.
This is not the first time Biden has clashed with members of the press. In November, before the end of his term, he mocked an Israeli journalist who asked about brokering a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel. “Do you think you can avoid getting hit in the head by the camera behind you?” he answered.
In 2022, Biden made headlines when he called Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a “stupid son of a B—-” when asked about inflation. Doocy later clarified that Biden had called him to clear the air, and explained that the comment was “not personal.”
Biden has maintained a rocky relationship with the media throughout his presidency, often making frank and sarcastic comments in his interactions with reporters.
Social media quickly reacted to Biden’s comments, with users mocking the Democratic leader and highlighting his arrogance. Netizens shared their reactions to X.
