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Trump Unleashes on Biden Ahead of Iowa Visit

June 11, 2019 at 1:10 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

President Trump lashed out at Joe Biden in response to the 2020 contender’s plans to call the president an “existential threat” to the country ahead of both politicians’ trip to Iowa, The Hill reports.

Trump appeared to stoke speculation about Biden’s health and age, saying the former vice president is a “different guy” and “slower than he used to be.”

He also said Biden would be the “weakest” opponent he could face in 2020, dismissing reports that he fears Biden the most. He also labeled Biden “one percent Joe.”

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