If youโve ever been frustrated with someone who just wonโt stop making things difficult, youโll understand how Joe Biden feels about Donald Trump. In Bob Woodwardโs new book, we learn that while Biden publicly calls Trump โmy predecessorโ or โthe former guy,โ behind closed doors, he refers to him as โthat f***ing asshole.โ And honestly, who could blame him?
But this isnโt just about Bidenโs personal feelings. Many people across America share his frustration. A tweet from PatriotTakes captures this perfectly: โMany people are saying this: โWhile Biden rarely invokes Trumpโs name publicly, referring to him as โmy predecessorโ or โthe former guy,โ in private, Biden calls him โthat f**ing asshole,โ Woodward writes.โโ*
Many people are saying this pic.twitter.com/NbSVy9m3U6
โ PatriotTakes ๐บ๐ธ (@patriottakes) October 8, 2024
Itโs a sentiment that others echo. Mary Claire tweeted, โHahaha donโt we all!! Go Joe!!โ Sheโs not alone in feeling this way. Trumpโs actions have angered countless Americans, and Bidenโs frustration is just a reflection of that shared anger. Another Twitter user, Sandwater & Lake, tweeted, โBecause Trump is indeed a F**ing Assholeโฆ Every decent person recognizes thisโฆโ* Itโs clear that Trumpโs behavior has upset many people, and Bidenโs choice of words is one way to let off steam.
Hahaha donโt we all!! Go Joe!!
โ Mary Claire ๐ฉต๐บ๐ธ๐ชท (@claire9389) October 8, 2024
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Because Trump is indeed a Fxcking Assholeโฆ
Every decent person recognizes thisโฆ.
Those who donโt are trapped in the MAGA cult, lost in their own realityโฆ
โ Sandwater & Lake ๐บ๐ธ๐ฆ (@SandwaterLake) October 8, 2024
But letโs talk about why Biden is so angry. Itโs not just because of a few tweets or insults. Biden and Trump have not had a good relationship from the start. When Trump was president, he made choices that upset many people. For example, he didnโt believe in climate change, which worried people about the planetโs future. He also made it hard for immigrants to come to the U.S., which upset families. When protests for Black Lives Matter happened, Trump sent in troops instead of listening to the people. He also pushed harmful policies that deepened divisions in the country and made it harder for people to come together. All of these actions, and many others, created lasting damage and frustration for Biden, who has had to deal with the fallout from Trumpโs time in office.
Even people outside the Democratic Party have been critical of Trump. Former Republican President George W. Bush, for example, called Biden after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. According to Woodwardโs book, Bush said, โI got f**ed by my intel people, too.โ* This shows that Trumpโs actions, even after leaving office, have left a lasting impact on the country and the world.
Bidenโs anger also shows in his thoughts about his Attorney General, Merrick Garland. According to Woodward, Biden said, โShould never have picked Garland.โ This is another example of how Biden is dealing with the aftermath of Trumpโs presidency, and the constant challenges it brings.
Bidenโs frustration isnโt just personal; it shows how many people in the country feel. Trumpโs actions hurt the country, and Bidenโs strong words are how he shows the frustration and chaos heโs faced. Many people share those feelings, which is why Bidenโs words make sense to so many.
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