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Biden Shocks Aides with Direct Trump Critique

7/9/2025

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In a surprising turn, former President Joe Biden's aides initially turned down interview requests for a book on the 2024 election, citing his memoir commitments. However, Biden later engaged in a brief phone call, where he openly criticized Donald Trump's early second-term actions, leaving his aides alarmed and questioning the unexpected direct communication.

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In a surprising turn, former President Joe Biden's aides initially turned down interview requests for a book on the 2024 election, citing his memoir commitments. However, Biden later engaged in a brief phone call, where he openly criticized Donald Trump's early second-term actions, leaving his aides alarmed and questioning the unexpected direct communication.