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Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event
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Biden blasts Trump 'vanity projects', calling him a 'loser' at fundraising event

BBC World · Jun 29, 2026, 12:04 PM

Key takeaways

  • At a Democratic Party fundraiser on Saturday, Biden attacked Trump’s plans to construct a ballroom and the approach he has taken to renovate the city's Reflecting Pool.
  • The BBC has contacted the White House for a response to Biden's remarks.
  • Trump has repeatedly criticised Biden's track record while in office, and his opponent has responded in kind.

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Published25 minutes ago Former US President Joe Biden launched a sweeping attack on President Donald Trump, during a gala event at the weekend - labelling his successor "a loser" on account of his "vanity projects" in Washington DC.

At a Democratic Party fundraiser on Saturday, Biden attacked Trump’s plans to construct a ballroom and the approach he has taken to renovate the city's Reflecting Pool.

The BBC has contacted the White House for a response to Biden's remarks.

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