Former US President Joe Biden has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor Donald Trump's administration, saying that its actions in Minneapolis have betrayed the country's most basic values. The criticism comes after two African American individuals, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, were fatally shot by federal agents in the city.
Biden's statement, posted on social media platform X, accused the administration of violating the country's core principles, including the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. He also criticized the brutal treatment of citizens exercising their constitutional rights and the administration's failure to protect its neighbors from terrorization.
The former president praised the people of Minnesota for standing up for their community and speaking out against the administration's actions. Biden urged Americans to "stand up and speak out" against similar injustices, saying that "Minnesotans have reminded us all what it is to be American".
Biden also called for investigations into Pretti and Good's deaths, vowing to send strength to their families and communities. His statement was seen as a rebuke of Trump's administration, which has been criticized for its handling of immigration and law enforcement issues.
Trump had recently said that if the state officials "give us the criminals", then "it all goes away". Biden's response appears to be a direct challenge to this assertion, saying that such actions would only serve to further divide the country.
Biden's statement, posted on social media platform X, accused the administration of violating the country's core principles, including the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures. He also criticized the brutal treatment of citizens exercising their constitutional rights and the administration's failure to protect its neighbors from terrorization.
The former president praised the people of Minnesota for standing up for their community and speaking out against the administration's actions. Biden urged Americans to "stand up and speak out" against similar injustices, saying that "Minnesotans have reminded us all what it is to be American".
Biden also called for investigations into Pretti and Good's deaths, vowing to send strength to their families and communities. His statement was seen as a rebuke of Trump's administration, which has been criticized for its handling of immigration and law enforcement issues.
Trump had recently said that if the state officials "give us the criminals", then "it all goes away". Biden's response appears to be a direct challenge to this assertion, saying that such actions would only serve to further divide the country.
Can you imagine having to see your neighbors being shot by federal agents? It's just wild how fast things can escalate when there's a lack of accountability 
. Biden's right to say that Trump's administration has betrayed America's values, it's like they're playing with fire and the country is getting burned 
. The people of Minnesota showing up for their community is exactly what we need more of – collective action and speaking out against injustice 
. It'd be sick if there was some kind of investigation into those two deaths tho... 
Trump thinks he can just send people over and have them handle stuff without any accountability? Like what about due process and all that jazz? It's not like they're dealing with actual criminals, but innocent people who happen to be black 
. Biden's right on point, we gotta stand up for our rights and make sure the government doesn't just go rogue. And btw, what's up with this state officials giving us the "criminals" nonsense? Sounds like some kinda vigilante stuff 
. We need investigations and answers, not more of Trump's wild goose chases 
. Can we please just have a decent system of justice around here? 
. What's even more disturbing is the response from Trump's administration, which sounds like they're trying to sweep everything under the rug.
. And what's with that comment from Trump about "giving us the criminals"? That's just gross 
. It's like, hello! We're all human beings here, deserving of dignity and respect.
. He's right – we need to stand up for our communities and speak out against systemic racism in any form. As a student, I'm gonna make sure to get involved in my school's activism efforts and do some research on this topic 
. We gotta create change, people! 
. I mean, two innocent people getting killed by federal agents in Minneapolis and what do we get from Trump's admin? Some half-baked comment about handing over "criminals" to the state officials like that's gonna solve everything 
. And now Biden is stepping up and saying it's not okay, but what's really needed here is real accountability, not just some empty statements. The fact that we're still having this conversation in 2025 is a testament to how far we've regressed as a country 
can't believe Trump's administration is acting so recklessly and violating our most basic rights 
I love how Biden is standing up for them and calling out this admin for their injustices 
we need more leaders like him who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
. Biden's response is a total clapback and I'm here for it 
. We need more leaders like Joe who are willing to call out injustice and stand up for what's right! 
. Biden is right to call for investigations and stand up for Pretti and Good's families, but can we also talk about how we prevent this kind of thing from happening in the first place? 
it's so messed up. I feel for the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, my thoughts are with them 
. I'm loving how Joe is standing up for what's right, calling for investigations and all that jazz 
. Biden's response is so on point, like, no way are we gonna solve our problems by dividing each other 
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And Biden totally called him out on it, saying we can't keep ignoring these issues and just move forward. I'm so here for Joe right now 
he thinks just givin people over to federal agents solves everythin? like what about due process and stuff? i remember when obama was president and they were all about reformin police brutality, but at least they had the decency to do it without makin a scene. joe biden seems like he's on the right track, tho 
. Like, no thanks, dude. That's not how America works 
. And don't even get me started on X's slow loading times... can't they just sort out their server issues for once? 