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Trump Calls Biden 'Worst President in History' During Trade Talks with EU

At a White House press conference, Trump criticized Biden's presidency while expressing confidence in a U.S.-EU trade deal amid ongoing tariff negotiations.

US President Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Washington.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump labeled Joe Biden the worst U.S. president in history, surpassing Jimmy Carter, during a press conference on April 17, 2025.
  • Trump claimed Carter 'died a happy man' knowing Biden replaced him as the worst president, reigniting debates over presidential legacies.
  • The remarks coincided with a White House visit from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss U.S.-EU trade relations.
  • Trump maintained a 10% tariff on EU goods for 90 days to facilitate trade negotiations, down from the 20% initially announced on April 2.
  • Biden, in his first post-presidential speech earlier this week, criticized the Trump administration's first 100 days for causing significant damage.