Former US President Joe Biden heavily criticized his successor, Donald Trump, during a keynote address at a Democratic Party gala in Hanover, Maryland, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Biden condemned Trump's administrative decisions and foreign policy, specifically pointing to his relationships with international leaders and changes made within Washington DC, ahead of the upcoming November midterm elections.
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During the 10-minute discourse, Biden slammed Trump's infrastructure changes, including the demolition of the White House's East Wing for a ballroom and a costly renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Biden said Trump had done so "more than any president in history."
He further targeted Trump's ties with Vladimir Putin and criticized his approach toward the NATO military alliance, accusing him of deliberate distortion and destruction.
Biden called Trump "a loser."
Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Meanwhile, escalating military actions between the United States and Iran have placed severe strain on their interim peace agreement following recent drone and missile strikes.
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Tehran launched attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following American strikes in southern Iran, which led to subsequent warnings of military termination from the US administration.
Trump stated via social media that the United States could choose to "militarily finish the job" and abandon ongoing talks, adding that the agreement "will no longer exist."
In related domestic policy updates, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin advised migrants on temporary protected status to seek permanent residency or exit the country following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
A White House office staffed by veterans of the Department of Government Efficiency faces scrutiny over the legality of recent redesigns applied to several sensitive federal websites.
The administrative actions regarding the conflict have drawn sharp criticism from within the Republican Party, notably from a lawmaker recently ousted in a primary election challenge.
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Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana described the administration as "merely an appendage."
