Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event
The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.
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"What makes me angry is that Trump wants to give taxpayers' money, your money, to the January 6th insurrectionists."
— Joe Biden , Politician
"It's not just his vanity projects, tearing down the East Wing of the White House making room for his ballroom, putting his name on the Kennedy Center, building an arch in his own honour, even hiring his own pool guy to fix the Reflecting Pool."
— Joe Biden , Politician
"Woah! What a loser."
— Joe Biden , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States and the first female vice president.
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The former US president took aim at his successor's projects in Washington DC, including a planned new White House ballroom.
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