'He must follow Trump to the grave!' Remarkable call from former US President Biden
In his new book, the former US President made evaluations about the January 6, 2021 Congress raid and Trump's pardon of the people involved in the raid.
Quick Look
- Former US President Joe Biden criticized the January 6, 2021 Congress raid and Trump's pardon of those involved in the raid in his new book.
- Biden stated that those who attack law enforcement deserve prison time and that Trump's actions should not be forgotten.
- He also described a conversation he had with Trump at the White House after the 2024 elections.
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Why It Matters
On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the Congress building after protesting in the National Mall area in Washington, claiming that the November 3, 2020 elections were rigged. 5 people died in the raid and approximately 1500 people were tried. On the day he took office on January 20, 2025, Trump declared a general amnesty for those involved in the oppression.
The Atlantic published some excerpts from Biden's new book, which will be released at the end of the month. Biden drew attention to the raid on January 6, 2021, during the Congress session held to confirm the elections that resulted in his victory in 2020.
Referring to Trump's pardon of the people involved in this raid, Biden said, "Criminals who attacked law enforcement do not deserve amnesty. What they deserve is prison time." he said.
Accusing Trump and his administration of "destroying institutions and inciting hatred", Biden said, referring to Trump: "You cannot ignore the fact that police officers are punched, speared, pepper sprayed and brutally beaten and call yourself a friend of law enforcement." he said.
"What Trump did on January 6, 2021 should never be forgotten. It should follow him to his grave," Biden said. made his assessment.
On the other hand, Biden also mentioned in his book the conversation between the two at the White House after Trump won the 2024 presidential elections.
Trump: "Joe, you know, if there were no politics, we would be good friends." Stating that he was shocked when he said this, Biden stated that this sentence stunned him.
Biden said, "(Trump) said my performance on job creation was 'exceptional.' He also added that he was relieved he didn't have to compete with me. I didn't quite understand why he was pandering to me, so he cut his praise and got to the point." he wrote.
On January 6, 2021, Trump's supporters protested on the National Mall in Washington, claiming that the November 3, 2020 elections were rigged.
After the march, far-right groups and Trump supporters raided the Congress building, where the session on the certification of the election results was held. 5 people, including a police officer, lost their lives in the raid.
Approximately 1,500 people were tried on various charges related to the congress raid. When Trump took office on January 20, 2025, by presidential decree, he declared a general amnesty for approximately 1,500 people who were sentenced to prison for their involvement in the raid and whose prosecution is ongoing.
What to Watch
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Biden's book may lead to new discussions in US domestic policies.
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Open Questions
- What is the full name and release date of Biden's book?
- What is the exact content and date of the White House conversation between Biden and Trump?
