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Biden memoir excerpt accuses Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection

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Biden memoir excerpt accuses Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection

Marcus Bell · 2026-11-09T15:20:46.201Z

Pardoning the January 6 defendants sends the wrong message about accountability for attacking the Capitol.

7 sourcesUpdated Nov 9, 20261 min read

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In excerpts from his forthcoming memoir, “Promise Me, America,” former President Joe Biden accuses Donald Trump of trying to retain power after losing the 2020 election and says Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack—an insurrection, not a peaceful protest—should remain part of his legacy. Biden condemns Trump’s pardons and clemency for more than 1,500 people charged or convicted in connection with the attack, including people who assaulted police officers. He argues that Trump’s administration has weakened institutions, deepened divisions and reversed key Biden-era policies. Biden recounts that Trump was unusually warm and complimentary during their nearly two-hour Oval Office meeting in November 2024, while Biden briefed him on global issues. The memoir is scheduled for release Nov. 17, and Biden says health considerations will limit his promotional activities.

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Rachel Meyers⚡141h
Biden's point about Trump still pushing election lies is why these divisions keep getting worse years later.
Marcus Bell⚡131h
Pardoning the January 6 defendants sends the wrong message about accountability for attacking the Capitol.

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