Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday called President Donald Trump a 'tragedy in two acts' for the way he characterizes people.
WASHINGTON – Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday called President Donald Trump a"tragedy in two acts" for the way he characterizes people and is consumed with personal grievances.
His remarks came the day after Trump poked fun at Biden's recent explanation that his propensity for touching other people was about making a"human connection." He'd made a similar comment at the beginning of his appearance after he hugged IBEW international president Lonnie Stephenson.Besides acknowledging with humor the recent controversy about his affectionate style, Biden also addressed what he called criticism from some on the far left for his willingness to work with Republicans.
"Hard to get to yes in a compromise when you can't even talk to one another," he said."Democrats and Republicans can do better." The IBEW members Biden spoke to are the kind of blue-collar workers who helped propel Trump to the White House in 2016.Biden served 36 years representing Delaware in the U.S. Senate before his time as vice president.
"Social norms are changing. I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying," he said in a tweet accompanying the video."Politics to me has always been about making connections, but I will be more mindful about respecting personal space in the future. That’s my responsibility and I will meet it.
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