In a wide-ranging interview with ABC News, former US President Joe Biden fiercely criticized the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, calling them the “worst ever” in American history. Biden, who stepped down from the 2024 race amid concerns over his mental fitness, also defended his record and dismissed allegations of cognitive decline, insisting that he could have beaten Trump if he had stayed in the race.

Biden’s remarks come as Trump’s early months back in office have been met with fierce controversy and polarized reactions across the political spectrum. The traditional “honeymoon period” – a political courtesy often observed by opponents refraining from public criticism during the first 100 days – seems to have firmly ended, if it was observed at all.

“He’s had the worst 100 days any president’s ever had,” Biden stated bluntly. “And I would not say honesty has been his strong point.” Without going into detailed specifics during the interview, Biden alluded to what he called “erratic” policy decisions, a “chaotic” approach to governance, and the continued polarization of American society under Trump’s renewed leadership.

Biden’s interview highlights his deep frustration with the course of events since he exited the 2024 race. After a disastrous debate performance against Trump in June 2024 – a moment widely seen as a turning point – questions about Biden’s cognitive health intensified. Despite publicly vowing to fight on, the former president ultimately........

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