Biden says it was a ‘mistake’ to say he wanted to put a ‘bull’s-eye’ on Trump
SUMMARY
In an NBC News interview, President Joe Biden admitted it was a "mistake" to say he wanted to put a "bull’s-eye" on Republican nominee Donald Trump. Biden alleges that this comment, made during a private donor call, was intended to emphasize the need for more scrutiny on 'Trump's rhetoric' and agenda. Biden argued that Trump’s incendiary remarks, referencing the debunked claim that Trump would incite a "bloodbath" if he loses, pose a real threat to 'democratic institutions'. Despite acknowledging his misstep, Biden maintained that it’s crucial to address what he labels 'Trump's dangerous rhetoric' to 'protect democracy'. The interview coincided with the Republican National Convention and Trump's selection of Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
