In an address to the nation, Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, condemed President Donald Trump and his response to the civil unrest across the US.
Talking about Mr Trump’s appearance outside the church last night, Mr Biden says: “I just wished he opened it once in a while rather than brandishing it.”
“Look, the presidency is a big job. Nobody will get everything right. And I won’t either. “But I promise you this. I won’t traffic in fear and division. I won’t fan the flames of hate.
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