During his speech at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ (APAICS) annual gala, President Biden made a comment about former President Trump, referring to him as “that loser.”
In his speech, Biden criticized Trump for his role in sabotaging a bipartisan border agreement earlier this year, which had garnered support from even some of the most conservative individuals. Biden urged Republicans to take action on the legislation.
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Referring to the presumptive GOP nominee for president, Biden expressed his confidence in the bipartisan bill, stating that it has majority support in both the House and Senate. He referred to the other candidate as “that loser” during his remarks.
There was a momentary pause from Biden as the crowd erupted in laughter, seemingly in reaction to the remark.
“I believe he is facing difficulties. Trump urged Republicans to obstruct the Senate bill and personally expressed that it would be a victory for Biden but a defeat for him. Consequently, he insisted that they take necessary measures to prevent it from even reaching a vote,” Biden elaborated.
“But he’s mistaken. Republicans in Congress must take action because it’s the right course of action, and America urgently requires it,” Biden emphasized.
Earlier this year, Trump criticized the bipartisan border security agreement, which was created with the help of conservative Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.). He referred to it as a “death wish” for the GOP and claimed it was a significant advantage for the Democrats.
The agreement encompassed $20 billion allocated for bolstering border security and granted the federal government enhanced powers to manage the border. This included temporary authority to expel migrants when the average daily crossings surpassed a predetermined threshold. Moreover, the agreement aimed to put an end to the practice of “catch and release,” while also raising standards for asylum screenings and expediting the processing of claims, among other measures.
The border security agreement was ultimately scrapped, but the attached national security funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific allies managed to pass independently.
