Overview
- Biden told Nebraska Democrats the party has momentum after this week’s wins, declaring, “The Democratic Party is back,” at the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Nov. 7.
- He accused President Trump of taking a “wrecking ball” to the White House, the Constitution and democracy, citing the East Wing demolition to build a large ballroom.
- Linking his recent prostate cancer treatment to policy, Biden praised medical advances and charged that Trump and Republicans are cutting health and cancer-research funding.
- Calling the record shutdown a disgrace, he urged Trump to “get the damn government open” and said the SNAP lapse is worsening hunger, claiming one in five children go to bed hungry.
- Reporters noted a fresh bandage on Biden’s head without an explanation, and multiple outlets said the White House did not immediately comment on his remarks.