- Biden's memoir includes a strong condemnation of Trump, stating that the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on Capitol Hill should follow him "to his grave."
- Biden accused Trump of leading an insurrection to "remain in power after the American people had voted him out of office."
- In the memoir excerpt published in The Atlantic, Biden emphasized that the rioters were not "peaceful protesters" but were armed to stop the certification of a legitimate election.
- Biden's memoir is set for release on November 17, with the first excerpt already published.
- Biden recounted an Oval Office meeting with Trump days after the 2020 election, where Trump expressed that they could have been friends without politics.
- Biden described the meeting as concerning, fearing that Trump would dismantle much of his presidency and lead to a crueler government.
In his memoir, Biden condemns Trump for the January 6 insurrection, stating, “What Trump did on January 6, 2021, should never be forgotten. It should follow him to his grave.” He emphasizes that the rioters were not “peaceful protesters,” but armed individuals aiming to disrupt the certification of a legitimate election.
Biden reflects on an Oval Office meeting with Trump post-election, where Trump remarked, “You know, Joe, if it weren’t for politics, I believe we’d be good friends.” Biden expresses concern over Trump’s potential to dismantle his policies, describing his administration as one that “tried to tear down institutions and inflame hatreds.”5
The memoir, titled “Promise Me, America,” is set for release on November 17, following a significant Democratic victory in the midterms, which Biden interprets as a rejection of Trump’s influence. He critiques Trump’s legacy, stating, “All presidents must confront a feeling that their legacy is vulnerable to the pendulum of politics.” Biden’s remarks underscore the ongoing political divide and the lasting impact of the January 6 events on American democracy.4
Biden's memoir is a critical reflection on his predecessor's actions and their implications for the future of the nation.1
“The memoir, 'Promise Me, America,' will be released Nov. 17, and Biden recounts a two-hour Oval Office meeting with Trump where Trump said they could be friends. Biden also criticizes Trump for issuing over 1,500 pardons to rioters.”
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