Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event

At a Democratic Party fundraiser in Hanover, Maryland, former US President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump's initiatives in Washington D.C. Biden referred to these projects as "vanity projects," specifically mentioning plans for a new White House ballroom and renovations to the Reflecting Pool. He also referenced Trump's attempt to have his name added to the Kennedy Center, which a court ordered removed. Biden called Trump "a loser" for these endeavors. Trump has defended the ballroom project, citing national security and the need to host state guests. The White House has been contacted for a response to Biden's remarks.

At a Maryland Democratic Party gala in Hanover on Saturday, President Joe Biden delivered a speech criticizing former President Donald Trump. Biden labeled Trump "a loser," citing his alleged incompetence, corruption, and vanity. He pointed to Trump's projects in Washington D.C., such as renovations to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and the addition of his name to the Kennedy Center facade, as examples of vanity and corruption. Biden also criticized Trump's handling of the January 6th Capitol attack, his relationship with Vladimir Putin, and his impact on NATO. The speech occurred two years after a debate that preceded Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.