Trump slams Biden's 'terrible' Oval Office address on abrupt exit from 2024 race: 'It was a coup'
SUMMARY
Former President Donald Trump harshly criticized President Biden's Oval Office address on his decision to exit the 2024 presidential race, calling it a "terrible" speech and accusing Democrats of orchestrating a coup against Biden. Speaking on "Fox & Friends," Trump claimed, "I think it was a coup. They didn't want him running. He was way down in the polls." He suggested that prominent Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, forced Biden out of the race due to his poor debate performance and declining health. "They went to him and said, 'You can't win the race,'" Trump said. Biden's speech, where he passed the torch to a "new generation" and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, was also criticized by Trump for its "terrible delivery." Trump concluded by calling the situation "phony" and the press coverage "fake."
