Biden Attends Event to Criticize Trump: "Using a Broken Ball to Destroy Democracy"
US Chinese News Report - Former President Biden criticized his successor on Friday in front of his supporters, stating that President Trump has "destroyed democracy with a broken ball."
"I know Trump will bring devastating blows to the country, but I must admit, I didn't expect such massive destruction," Biden said at an event held by the Nebraska Democratic Party in Omaha. He was referring to Trump's project of tearing down the East Wing of the White House and building a 90,000-square-foot banquet hall.
"This perfectly symbolizes his presidency. Trump not only destroyed the people's temple, but also the Constitution, the rule of law, and the democratic system on which we rely," Biden said.
Biden also mocked Trump's repeated claims that his second term brought a "golden age" to America.
"He now says we are in this so-called 'golden age.' The only gold is those things hanging on his mantel," Biden said, referring to the gilded decorations Trump added to the Oval Office.
During his speech, Biden directly addressed Trump several times. At one point, he told Trump, "Frankly, your actions have embarrassed our country."
He also criticized Trump for placing the interests of wealthy allies above those of American citizens.
"Mr. President, you serve us, not the other way around. You serve us, not just the billionaires and millionaires," Biden said, "I am angry."
Biden also spoke about being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Just weeks ago, he rang a bell to celebrate completing a round of radiation therapy. Biden connected his personal cancer experience with the importance of health insurance.
"I thank God, the doctors and nurses, and the great breakthroughs we've made in cancer research. Now, Trump and his Republican friends are cutting government funding for health insurance, making medical costs higher, and almost everyone will have to bear higher costs," Biden said.
Biden made these remarks as the United States experiences the longest government shutdown in its history, with the core of the stalemate being the issue of health insurance subsidies. Democrats refuse to support the Republican-proposed government funding bill because it does not extend the provisions in the Affordable Care Act that increase premium subsidies, which will expire at the end of the year.
Biden also commented on the overwhelming victory of the Democrats in Tuesday's elections, shouting, "The Democrats are back!"
Biden said he believes these victories indicate that "Americans are sending a message to Trump and his supporters," condemning Trump's policies.
Biden echoed his campaign rhetoric from last year, emphasizing the fragility of democracy and urging the audience of supporters to "work hard" to defend democracy.
"Democracy is not taken for granted. Even in America, democracy is not easily obtained. We need to make efforts. We must elect leaders who believe in democracy, defend democracy, and protect democracy," Biden said.
"I know this country, I know the Americans. What I know is: if we unite to defend democracy, no one, no one, not even the president, can destroy our democracy," Biden added. (US Chinese Television)
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