In a speech at a Republican fundraising dinner, Trump took aim at his potential 2020 White House rival, who has faced mounting allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women.
By Felicia Sonmez Felicia Sonmez National reporter on The Washington Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow April 2 at 10:46 PM President Trump on Tuesday ridiculed former vice president Joe Biden over accusations that he has touched women inappropriately, in a preview of the attacks Biden might face if he pursues a 2020 presidential bid.
At another point in his remarks, Trump mentioned the 2020 White House race and said that the only Democratic candidate who is not a socialist is “being taken care of pretty well by the socialists” — a nod to unproven claims by some Biden supporters that the recent accusations against him are being pushed by his political rivals.More than a dozen women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct.
Late last week, Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state legislator, penned an essay in which she said that Biden approached her from behind during a 2014 campaign rally, placed his hands on her shoulders and planted a “big slow kiss” on the back of her head. On Monday, Amy Lappos, a former congressional aide to Rep. Jim Himes , said Biden put his hand around her neck and rubbed noses with her at a 2009 fundraiser.
During his nearly 90-minute speech Tuesday night, Trump took a number of swipes at Democrats — and also made some remarks that probably raised the eyebrows of members of his own party.
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