In a recently leaked video, former President Donald Trump harshly criticized President Joe Biden, referring to him as a “broken-down pile of crap” and predicting that he would soon quit the 2024 presidential race. The footage, obtained by the Daily Beast, shows Trump making these remarks while sitting in a golf cart, with his son Barron beside him at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
The video begins with Trump asking a group off-camera, “How did I do with the debate the other night?” After receiving praise for his performance, Trump launches an attack on Biden. “We kicked that old, broken-down pile of crap,” Trump said, adding, “He’s a bad guy.”
Trump suggests Biden will quit the race, stating, “He just quit, you know—he’s quitting the race. I got him out—and that means we have Kamala.” He then shifts his criticism to Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “so bad” and “so pathetic.”
The former president also questioned Biden’s ability to handle international adversaries, specifically mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. “Can you imagine that guy dealing with Putin? And the president of China—who’s a fierce person? He’s a fierce man, a very tough guy,” Trump remarked.
The video has sparked significant reactions from both the Trump and Biden campaigns. The Trump campaign issued a statement referring to the “total collapse of the Democrat Party” and accusing Biden of being weak and dishonest. Campaign advisers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles stated, “Every Democrat calling on Crooked Joe Biden to quit was once a supporter of Biden and his failed policies that lead to extreme inflation, an open border, and chaos at home and abroad.”
In response, the Biden-Harris campaign fired back with a statement highlighting Trump’s controversial actions and policies. Spokesperson Sarafina Chitika enumerated several complaints against Trump, including accusations of stripping away women’s rights, inciting a violent mob to storm the Capitol after losing an election, assaulting women, evading taxes, and hoping for economic failure.
Despite the criticism, Biden has vowed to stay in the race. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre firmly denied any plans for Biden to step down, emphasizing that he is “in it to win it.” Several Democratic governors echoed this sentiment after meeting with Biden, repeating the phrase “in it to win it.”
The video also reignited discussions within the Democratic Party about Biden’s viability as a candidate. Some Democrats have expressed concerns about his performance and potential to win against Trump in November. Polls indicate that Biden has slipped behind Trump by six points, with some Democratic leaders and voters questioning his capability to continue.
As the 2024 election approaches, the leaked video highlights the intense rivalry and high stakes between the Trump and Biden campaigns. Both sides are gearing up for a contentious and closely watched race, with Trump’s latest comments adding fuel to an already heated political landscape.