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I wish Trump had injected himself with bleach, US President Joe Biden jokes

Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden departs the White House in Washington, US, for a campaign fundraiser in California, May 9, 2024. 


Photo credit: Craig Hudson | Reuters

What you need to know:

  • Biden and Trump are locked in a close contest ahead of the November election.
  • A spokesperson for the Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Biden's remarks.

Portola Valley, California,

US President Joe Biden joked on Friday that he wished former President Donald Trump had injected himself with a little bleach, resurrecting one of Trump's more head-scratching moments from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.