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Aspen Agita & Biden’s Zoom Brawl

Jul 18, 2024
Julia Ioffe shares exclusive details on Joe Biden's tense Zoom call with House Democrats at the Aspen Security Conference. They discuss concerns over a potential second Trump presidency, Biden's national security issues, and comparison of his stability with Trump and JD Vance's unpredictability.
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Quick takeaways

  • Biden's demeanor resembling Trump's during Zoom call with House Democrats
  • Concerns at Aspen Security Conference about Biden's ability in global relations compared to Trump or Vance

Deep dives

President Biden's Heated Zoom Call with House Democrats

President Biden had a tense Zoom call with House Democrats, especially with Congressman Jason Crow, where Biden's demeanor was described as Trumpian. The call revealed ongoing concerns about Biden's candidacy, with members expressing frustration over his rambling and dismissive behavior, particularly towards Crow's queries about national security.

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