2020 Democratic front-runner Joe Biden took a swipe at President Trump, insisting that no parent in America wants their child to “grow up like him.”
The former vice president was addressing a crowd of about 80 people at international law firm O’Melveny & Myers in New York City on Monday. While there, he answered questions from attendees on how the nation should proceed if the president is impeached by the House this week but acquitted by the Senate in a trial that would likely take place next year.
Even if Trump is acquitted, Biden said, “The American people, including the senators who are going to vote to acquit him, know no one wants their kid to grow up like him,” according to a pool report from the event.
“No psychiatrist or anyone in the association can talk about the fact that this president has a serious problem,” he continued. “Narcissism is a mental deficiency. And it means you cannot tolerate any criticism at all.”
He added, “Now, whether he’s a narcissist or not, some people think he’s a narcissist.”
Biden also touched on the rule of law and how he would work to regain the trust of United States allies if he were elected president after Trump.
“The rule of law is real, and it applies to both Left and Right … There’s a lot going on. I think we can fix it, and we have one shot, and that’s this next election,” he said. “I think that the reason I’m running is because I have been in a position where I’ve actually been able to get things done in the United States Congress.”
The impeachment proceedings against Trump revolve around his July 25 phone call with Ukraine, during which he urged the Ukrainian president to open an investigation into Biden and his son Hunter. House lawmakers have been gathering evidence and testimony to determine whether the president conditioned military aid to the country or a state visit on the investigation.
Last week, lawmakers introduced two articles of impeachment against him, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, which have since been approved by the House Judiciary Committee. On Wednesday, the full House is expected to vote on the articles.
Biden currently leads the pack of 2020 Democrats with nearly 27% support, according to RealClearPolitics.
