Nick Robinson is the presenter of the Today programme on BBC. In an exclusive interview, former President Joe Biden discusses his thoughts on his successor’s first 100 days in office, as well as his concerns for the future of the Atlantic Alliance. Biden expresses his dismay at how his successor has treated America’s allies, particularly Ukraine’s president. He voices his worries about the potential collapse of the alliance between the United States and Europe, emphasizing the importance of their partnership in maintaining peace and democracy. Biden also criticizes his predecessor’s approach to international relations, warning that it could send a dangerous message to Europe and undermine America’s leadership role in the world. Biden’s main focus seems to be on the international stage, rather than domestic issues, as he highlights the importance of the Atlantic Alliance and the need for America to maintain its commitments to its allies. Nick Robinson’s age has come under scrutiny, with journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson describing him as an “at times addled old man” in their book, Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. His live TV debate performance last June raised further questions as he stumbled over words, lost his train of thought, and made confusing statements, ultimately leading to his withdrawal from the election campaign.
Despite still being warm and charismatic, Biden is now a slower, quieter, and more hesitant version of his former self. He reflects on his decision to withdraw from the presidential race just days before the election, expressing that he believes it was the right choice, even though it was a difficult decision.
Biden remains committed to fighting injustice and defending democracy, expressing concerns about the state of democracy worldwide. He also comments on President Trump’s behavior, stating that he is not behaving like a traditional Republican president.
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Biden criticizes Trump’s approach as “modern-day appeasement” and warns against underestimating Putin’s intentions. He defends his own actions during the crisis, emphasizing that he provided Ukraine with the support they needed for independence while avoiding the risk of escalating to a nuclear conflict.
Biden’s belief in the importance of the Atlantic Alliance and his commitment to upholding democracy and global leadership remain steadfast, as evidenced by his actions and statements throughout his presidency. Nick Robinson Pero Estados Unidos votó para rechazar las políticas y valores de Biden y, en su lugar, respaldar el llamado de Donald Trump a poner a Estados Unidos en primer lugar.
El mundo está cambiando de lo que personas como Joe Biden han dado por sentado.
“Cada generación tiene que luchar para mantener la democracia, cada una”, dice Biden. “Cada una va a ser desafiada.
“Lo hemos hecho bien durante los últimos 80 años. Y me preocupa la pérdida de comprensión de las consecuencias de eso.”
Esta entrevista se emite en BBC Radio 4’s Today el 7 de mayo. Puedes escucharla más tarde en BBC Sounds. Escucha la versión completa en Political Thinking con Nick Robinson: La de Joe Biden, también en BBC Sounds.
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