Nick Robinson, BBC Today programme presenter, conducts an exclusive interview with former President Joe Biden, who shares his candid thoughts on his successor’s first 100 days in office and expresses concerns about the future of the Atlantic Alliance. Biden reflects on the changes he has witnessed since leaving office and discusses the impact of his successor’s actions on America’s allies, particularly Ukraine. He emphasizes the importance of the Atlantic Alliance and expresses fear that the United States’ role as a global leader may be jeopardized. Biden also addresses criticisms of his leadership style and defends his dedication to upholding international alliances. Nick Robinson’s age has been the subject of 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 was calamitous, leading to further questions as Biden stumbled over his words and eventually withdrew from the election campaign. Despite still possessing warmth and charisma, Biden is now a slower, quieter, and more hesitant version of his former self, making it difficult to envision him serving for another four years in the White House.
Biden went into politics to fight injustice and remains committed to this cause, warning about the threats to democracy around the world. He expressed concern about European leaders questioning the reliability of the United States and the receding of democracy globally. When asked about President Trump’s behavior, Biden carefully stated that Trump is not behaving like a Republican president, but later expressed less worry about the future of US democracy.
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Biden criticized Trump’s approach as “modern-day appeasement” and emphasized Putin’s historical claims to the region. He warned that anyone thinking Putin would stop is foolish, fearing that Trump’s actions could lead to other European countries giving in to Russia. Biden defended his actions during the Ukraine war, stating that the US provided Ukraine with the support needed for independence and was prepared to respond more aggressively if Putin escalated the conflict.
Biden’s belief in the Atlantic Alliance and commitment to democracy, as well as his cautious approach to international conflicts, reflect his stance as a leader shaped by the post-World War Two era. His dedication to upholding democratic values and preventing global conflicts remains unwavering, as seen in his continued efforts to protect democracy and promote peace on the world stage. Nick Robinson Tapi Amerika Serikat memilih untuk menolak kebijakan dan nilai-nilai Biden dan malah mendukung panggilan Donald Trump untuk menempatkan Amerika Pertama.
Dunia sedang berubah dari apa yang orang-orang seperti Joe Biden anggap sebagai hal yang pasti.
“Setiap generasi harus berjuang untuk menjaga demokrasi, setiap orang,” kata Biden. “Setiap orang akan diuji.
“Kita telah melakukannya dengan baik selama 80 tahun terakhir. Dan saya khawatir ada kehilangan pemahaman akan konsekuensi dari itu.”
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