NEW: Biden slams Trump over Woodward book revelations, says president “failed to do his job on purpose” 'He knew and purposely played it down. Worse, he lied to the American people.' “It was a life and death betrayal of the American people.'
“He knew and purposely played it down. Worse, he lied to the American people,” said an animated Biden during a speech in Michigan. “He knew how dangerous it was. He failed to do his job on purpose.”In interviews recorded earlier this year, Trump told Woodward that he purposely downplayed the severity of the coronavirus in order to avoid causing “panic.”
Biden said that Trump’s actions as detailed by Woodward are “beyond despicable. It's a dereliction of duty. It's a disgrace." Story continues “I’ve done a tremendous amount for the Black community,” Trump told Woodward. “And, honestly, I’m not feeling any love.”
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