Former President Joe Biden has sharply criticized the Trump administration for what he describes as “modern-day appeasement” in its dealings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a recent BBC Radio 4 interview, Biden argued that believing Putin would be satisfied with the territorial gains made during the 2022 invasion is misguided. He equated this mindset to the appeasement policies of the 1930s, which aimed to avoid conflict by allowing Nazi Germany to expand.
Biden stressed that allowing a dictator to annex foreign land would not lead to peace. He expressed concerns about Trump’s isolationist “America First” approach and its potential consequences for NATO and global security, particularly given the rising threats from authoritarian regimes. He highlighted that NATO has been instrumental in maintaining peace in Europe since World War II and warned that its dissolution would significantly alter modern history.
During the interview, Biden defended his presidency, emphasizing support for Ukraine and the importance of the U.S. role in global leadership. He criticized Trump’s handling of foreign policy, suggesting it breaks away from longstanding American norms. The former president also reflected on his own political decisions, including endorsing Kamala Harris, stating it was a difficult choice but ultimately the right one.
Biden, sounding occasionally hoarse, highlighted that the state of democracy worldwide is under threat like never before since WWII, asserting that without NATO’s protective capabilities, further aggression from Putin could follow. He positioned the U.S. as a critical player in uniting democracies and confronting authoritarian regimes, underscoring the need for a coherent foreign policy to maintain global stability.
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