Former President Joe Biden delivered some of his most pointed criticism of the Trump administration since leaving office during a speech to the National Bar Association in Chicago on Thursday. Speaking to nearly 1,100 members of the predominantly Black legal organization, Biden expressed alarm about what he described as attacks on the rule of law and threats to civil rights under the current administration. While he did not mention President Donald Trump by name, his intended target was clear throughout the 20-minute address.
According to Politico, Biden’s remarks echoed previous comments he has made, portraying Trump as a threat to democracy and the rule of law. He criticized what he called the administration’s attempts to roll back basic freedoms and erode long-standing legal precedents. The former president also faulted Congress for what he described as failing to provide adequate checks on executive authority during this period.
