Democratic presidential primary contender Joe Biden laid into the Trump administration’s “incompetence” in handling the coronavirus outbreak.
In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” the former vice president criticized the response of President Donald Trump to the fast-spreading COVID-19 as more cases are reported in the United States.
“I see no preparedness other than political talking points, putting someone in charge who is not a scientist and muzzling the scientists," Biden said, referring to Vice President Mike Pence’s role in leading the U.S. response effort.
"This is not a Democratic hoax,” he said of Trump’s description of Democrats’ criticism. “This is incompetence.”
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