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08-05-2025
- Politics
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Joe Biden Tells ‘The View' That He Wasn't Surprised That Donald Trump Won 2024 Election, Blames Sexism And Covid On Kamala Harris' Loss
In his first U.S. sitdown interview since leaving office, Joe Biden said that he was not surprised when Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris and won the 2024 election. 'I was very disappointed, but I was not surprised,' Biden told the hosts of ABC's The View. More from Deadline Kennedy Center's Richard Grenell Slams "Vapid And Intolerant" 'Les Miz' Actors, Says "Shame" On 'American Idol' For Hiring Lin-Manuel Miranda Donald Trump Unveils UK Trade Deal, But Film Tariff Threat Remains Donald Trump Attacks Emmys For '60 Minutes' Nomination He said that didn't mean that he thought that Harris was the most qualified to be president. Instead, he said that the Trump team 'went the sexist route' by casting doubt that a woman can be president, and also by playing the race card. 'I have never seen as successful and quite as consistent a campaign undercutting the notion that a woman couldn't lead the country, and a woman of mixed race,' Biden said. He also said that 'we underestimate the the phenomenal impact that Covid and the pandemic' had, as the disruptions continued to impact voters views of the country. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin asked Biden about polling last year that showed that only 28% of voters felt the country was on the right track, and whether he bears some responsibility for Trump's return to office. 'Yes, I do,' Biden said. 'I was in charge and he won.' The former president, though, blamed Trump for scuttling a bipartisan agreement on border security, which would have given Biden an election year win on a primary issue in the campaign. Instead, Trump argued that Biden was ignoring the problem and was responsible for a flood of migrants across the border. Biden also pointed to his administration's legislative successes, including an infrastructure bill, but said that 'we weren't quite as good as he was' when it came to marketing accomplishments. As he did in a BBC interview earlier this week, Biden blasted Trump's performance in office, warning that he was undermining NATO and other key alliances. 'He has had the worst 100 days that any president has ever had,' Biden said. Biden was later joined by former First Lady Jill Biden. His appearance came as Donald Trump was commanding attention from the Oval Office, announcing a trade agreement with the UK. Trump's press conference was to start at 10 a.m. ET, but was delayed about 45 minutes. Inadvertently or not, it countered Biden's appearance. Trump has continued to blame Biden. As Joe Behar noted, he mentioned his predecessor's name 52 times at a recent cabinet meeting. 'Why is he so fixated on you?' Behar asked. 'I beat him,' Biden said. 'I'm used to deal with bullies.' He also said that he thinks he could have beaten Trump. 'He still got 7 million fewer votes. A lot of people didn't show up,' he said. With a standing ovation from The View audience, Biden's appearance before a friendly crowd may be a counter to what is likely to be negative attention to his initial decision to run in 2024. Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's Original Sin is due to be published on May 20. Biden said that he is writing his own book, a presidential memoir, and 'they told me i had to do it within a year.' Best of Deadline Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025 TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far
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28-01-2025
- Business
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As Era Of The Star Anchor Fades, CBS' ‘Evening News' Overhaul Puts Focus On Correspondents In The Field
The debut episode of a retooled CBS Evening News tonight was notable for what it wasn't: A showcase for a star anchor. Rather, it opened with the dual anchor team of John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois getting right to the point in their top story — the 'earthquake in the world of artificial intelligence,' or China's breakthrough DeepSeek that gave a big shake to U.S. markets. More from Deadline Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter To Step Down NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt Named Political Editor Of The Hill Dr. Phil Says He's Embedded With ICE For Immigration Operation In Chicago Then it was on to input from Washington, where Margaret Brennan weighed in against a tranquil backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial. Later, Jim Axelrod did an extended story on Chinese espionage and Elizabeth Palmer reported on Hamas recruitment, later elaborating on their pieces with the anchors in studio. Mark Strassmann did an in-depth Eye On America story on the home insurance crisis, focusing on one man who lost his home only to discover his coverage wasn't nearly enough to meet the rebuilding cost. Last week, Norah O'Donnell signed off as anchor of CBS Evening News after five years, but the network, like other more cost-conscious news divisions, has set out to do something different. 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens, now doing dual duty supervising the evening broadcast, promised that the retooled half-hour would not be 'the traditional headlines that move from one clipped story to the next.' That was very true in the debut, when there was but a brief rundown of top stories. Surprisingly, only then was there a mention of a story centering on Donald Trump. Owens also has signaled less 'filler' and longer segments, giving the evening broadcast some feel of 60 Minutes with the reports even adding credits to the producer and editor. 60 Minutes correspondents also may show up from time to time. That would not be altogether different as O'Donnell also did pieces for the signature franchise, most notably her interview with Pope Francis, but it would draw on what has been top ratings getter of the news division. CBS Evening News has long remained in third place, to the point where merely choosing another high profile personality was probably unlikely to move the needle. The network's changes may not be revolutionary — some years ago the idea was floated to have Jon Stewart but they speak to the need to give the evening news format a refresh. Dickerson and DuBois are solid, serious journalists, but in a retooled CBS Evening News that emphasizes substantive stories, they're also sharing the spotlight. Best of Deadline The 2025 Oscars: Everything We Know So Far About The Nominations, Ceremony, Date & Host 'The White Lotus' Season 3: Everything We Know About The Cast, Premiere Date & More 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More
