US President Joe Biden took aim at both President-elect Donald Trump and the press during a public White House event on Sunday night.
The occasion was marked by Biden signing the Social Security Fairness Act, but a question-and-answer session with reporters quickly turned contentious.
When asked if he still believed Trump posed a threat to democracy, Biden replied, “I think what he did was a genuine threat to democracy.” The response referred to Trump’s actions during his presidency, which Biden has frequently criticised.
The discussion shifted when Biden addressed allegations that Trump plans to end birthright citizenship. However, it was Biden’s comments targeting the reporters that grabbed attention. “I might be the oldest president, but I know more world leaders than any one of you have ever met in your whole goddamn life!” he said.
This isn’t the first time Biden has clashed with members of the press. In November, he mocked an Israeli journalist who asked about brokering a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel before the end of his term. “Do you think you can keep from getting hit in the head by a — a camera behind you?” he responded.
In 2022, Biden made headlines for referring to Fox News reporter Peter Doocy as a “stupid son of a b—-” when asked about inflation. Doocy later revealed Biden had called him to clear the air, explaining the comments were “nothing personal.”
Throughout his presidency, Biden has maintained a testy relationship with the media, often delivering blunt or sarcastic remarks during press interactions.
Social media quickly reacted to Biden’s comments, with users mocking the Democratic leader and highlighting his arrogance. Netizens took to X to share their reactions.
