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Hillary Clinton says Biden made 'terrible mistake' seeking second term

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 00:38
Hillary Clinton says Biden made 'terrible mistake' seeking second term

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TL;DR

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said President Biden made a 'terrible mistake' by deciding to run for a second term, adding that a different Democratic nominee would have defeated Donald Trump. Her remarks, reported by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), add a prominent Democratic voice to criticism of Biden's re-election bid.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton publicly criticized President Joe Biden's decision to seek a second term, calling it a 'terrible mistake' for himself, his legacy, and the country. Speaking to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), Clinton argued that had Biden stepped aside, the Democratic primary winner would have defeated Donald Trump. The remarks were reported on Wednesday after midnight. The statement adds a heavyweight Democratic voice to internal party criticism of Biden's re-election campaign. No further context on the timing or venue of the interview was available.

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