Biden Weeps for America Suffering Under Trump 'Destruction'
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Biden Criticizes Trump During First Post-Presidency Speech
Above: Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Image copyright: Scott Olson/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
If Biden came out of hiding to give this speech in order to reverse impressions about his lack of mental capacity, he failed. The former president's messaging was off base and, in some cases, completely fabricated. His attempts to stoke fears about Social Security won't stop the Trump administration from making government work better for the American people.
Democratic narrative
Under Trump, there have been dramatic cuts to Social Security staff and office closures in an apparent attempt to dismantle the program. Biden was right to break tradition and criticize the incumbent, not just on Social Security, but on a broader agenda that has prioritized chaos over the well-being of everyday Americans.