In a striking rebuke of Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Ukraine, former U.S. President Joe Biden accused the current president of embracing a form of “modern-day appeasement” by suggesting that Ukraine might cede territory to Russia in pursuit of peace. Biden compared Trump’s position to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s infamous concessions to Adolf Hitler in the 1930s, a move widely seen as enabling Nazi aggression.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Biden expressed disbelief over Trump’s stance. “I don’t understand how anyone believes that handing over land to a dictator like Putin will quench his ambition. That’s not how these things work,” Biden said, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “thug” who must be held accountable, not rewarded.
Biden also criticized Trump for what he described as demeaning behavior toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, referencing a tense Oval Office meeting earlier in the year. He went on to question Trump’s offhand comments about acquiring territories like Panama, Greenland, and even parts of Canada. “What president says things like that?” Biden asked. “We stand for democracy, not conquest.”
The former president, who left office earlier this year, voiced concern about America’s global reputation under Trump, warning that European allies are growing uncertain about whether they can rely on the U.S. “Leaders are asking themselves: ‘Can we trust America to lead?’” Biden said, expressing alarm over what he sees as the erosion of international confidence in American leadership.
When asked whether Trump was acting more like a monarch than a president, Biden avoided the direct label but made his position clear: “He’s not acting like a Republican president. And history will judge this period—but I haven’t seen anything to celebrate in Trump’s leadership so far.”
Still, Biden struck a cautiously optimistic note about the future of American democracy. “I think the Republican Party is slowly waking up to who Trump really is,” he said, indicating that internal opposition to Trump’s influence may be growing.
Addressing his own decision not to seek reelection in 2024, Biden explained that he stepped aside only after ensuring his successor would be well-prepared. “We had a strong candidate with full backing. Our agenda had made significant progress. It wasn’t easy to walk away, but the moment called for a generational handover,” he said, calling it “a hard but necessary decision.”
During his presidency, Biden had been deeply involved in efforts to support Ukraine, rallying NATO allies, imposing sanctions on Russia, and approving billions in military and humanitarian aid. Before leaving office, he authorized long-range missile deliveries and a final round of aid amid concerns that Trump might curtail U.S. support for Kyiv.
The BBC interview, marking Biden’s first major media appearance since leaving office, comes as Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. He is also scheduled to appear on The View later this week.
Though largely silent since his departure from public office, Biden recently criticized the Trump administration’s early policy decisions, particularly regarding the Social Security Administration. “In less than 100 days, this administration has already done remarkable damage,” he said during a conference focused on disability rights, adding, “It’s breathtaking how quickly things can go off track.”
Written By Queen Diana Story
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