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Donald Trump & Joe Biden

548 shared events · Importance 58 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026

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Donald Trump views Joe Biden as a political rival whose past policies he is actively working to dismantle and whose administration he frequently criticizes.

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Domestic
Donald Trump: Central figure; his insistence on the false claim that he won the 2020 election drives the controversy and shapes administration loyalty tests.
Joe Biden: The rightful winner of the 2020 election; his victory is the subject of the officials' refusal to acknowledge.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump was Joe Biden's opponent in the 2024 presidential debate, and his performance highlighted Biden's struggles, contributing to the pressure for Biden to withdraw.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden's poor debate performance led to widespread concerns about his health and mental acuity, ultimately resulting in his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and endorsement of Kamala Harris.
May 27, 2026 · 22 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Trump expressed respect for Biden's pardon of Fauci while questioning its validity due to autopen use. He distanced himself from Fauci's pandemic role.
Joe Biden: Biden issued a preemptive pardon to Fauci on his final day in office, which is now under scrutiny regarding its signing method.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: President Trump has taken credit for the price decline, promoting his MFN deals and TrumpRx. His policies are partially credited but experts attribute the drop more to prior legislation.
Joe Biden: The Inflation Reduction Act signed by Biden enabled United States — Medicare drug price negotiation, which experts say is a major contributor to the price decline.
Aug 18, 2026 · 9 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump underwent his annual physical examination, with his health being a subject of public scrutiny due to his age and previous health concerns. He declared himself in 'perfect' health after the exam.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden is frequently referenced by Donald Trump as a comparison point for age and fitness for office, having faced similar scrutiny during his presidency.
May 12, 2026 · 137 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: President Trump ordered the reduction of two national monuments, fulfilling a campaign promise and aligning with Republican land-use priorities.
Joe Biden: Former President Biden had restored the monuments' boundaries; his conservation legacy is partially undone by Trump's action.
Jul 13, 2026 · 22 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: President Trump is the central figure, using the speech to promote unsubstantiated claims of election fraud and push for voting restrictions, which could affect political stability and market confidence.
Joe Biden: Former President Biden is the target of Trump's fraud allegations, which are baseless according to multiple investigations. The event reinforces political divisions but has no direct impact on Biden.
Jul 13, 2026 · 20 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>> initiated the 'Denaturalization Section' within the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> and considered country of origin as a factor for denaturalization, targeting specific immigrant groups.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden>>> renamed the 'Denaturalization Section' to the 'Enforcement Unit' but continued the policy of stripping people of their citizenship, indicating a bipartisan acceptance of the premise.
May 18, 2026 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: As president, he nominated Clayton and celebrated his confirmation. The event reinforces his influence over intelligence leadership.
Joe Biden: Central to the confirmation controversy, as Clayton declined to directly acknowledge Biden's 2020 victory.
Jul 15, 2026 · 187 articles
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Regulatory
Donald Trump: The ruling is a setback for the Donald Trump administration's deregulatory agenda and its efforts to boost coal.
Joe Biden: The court's decision upholds a stricter soot pollution standard set during Joe Biden's administration.
Apr 20, 2026 · 17 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Trump is indirectly involved as the investigation relates to his claims of election fraud; the probe could bolster his narrative.
Joe Biden: Biden won the 2020 election in Georgia; the investigation challenges the legitimacy of his victory.
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump was not prosecuted by the DOJ under Garland for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, according to Hunter Biden's criticism.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden appointed Merrick Garland as attorney general, a decision criticized by his son. He also pardoned Hunter Biden.
Jul 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the current President of the United States, revoked the Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, continuing a pattern of removing security details for political adversaries.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden, as the former President, had extended Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection beyond the standard six months, a directive that Donald Trump subsequently reversed.
Aug 29, 2025 · 23 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the US President, issued a full pardon to Changpeng Zhao, reversing a previous conviction and signaling a shift in US policy towards the cryptocurrency industry. This action is also linked to his family's crypto ventures.
Joe Biden: The Biden administration is portrayed as having pursued a 'war on cryptocurrency' by prosecuting Changpeng Zhao, a policy that Donald Trump's pardon aims to reverse.
Oct 23, 2025 · 53 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>> created the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and is now reconsidering its future due to legal setbacks and political backlash. The fund was established to resolve his lawsuit against the United States — Internal Revenue Service>>>.
Joe Biden: The 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' was created in response to Donald Trump>>>'s claims that the Joe Biden>>> administration's United States — United States Department of Justice>>> was weaponized against him. Joe Biden>>>'s former Attorney General, Merrick Garland>>>, denied these allegations.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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International
Donald Trump: US President who made the statement touting the deal, reinforcing his administration's policy of extracting repayment for aid.
Joe Biden: Former president criticized by Trump for providing aid without repayment; not directly involved in current deal.
Aug 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's administration is implicated in the Justice Department's reversal of its decision to withhold the recordings, suggesting political influence in the disclosure plans.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden is suing the United States — United States Department of Justice to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his private conversations, which could impact his public image and political standing.
May 27, 2026 · 45 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: President Trump's administration pursued the termination of TPS for Ethiopia, achieving a legal victory that advances his immigration agenda.
Joe Biden: Former President Biden's administration granted TPS to Ethiopians in 2022, a decision now reversed by the Trump administration.
Jun 30, 2020 · 20 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Trump has repeatedly alleged fraud in Georgia's 2020 election, and his claims are cited as a basis for the investigation.
Joe Biden: Biden won Georgia in 2020, as confirmed by multiple recounts; the investigation challenges the legitimacy of that outcome.
Jul 02, 2026 · 21 articles
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Donald Trump: Trump's ongoing false claims about election fraud drive the administration's actions; his primetime address set the stage for Mullin's remarks.
Joe Biden: Biden is referenced as the winner of the 2020 election, which Trump continues to falsely dispute.
Jul 17, 2026 · 23 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Trump is the purported winner in the false certificate; the dismissal of related charges reduces legal pressure on him and his allies.
Joe Biden: Biden won United States — Nevada in 2020; the case dismissal undermines efforts to hold those who challenged his victory accountable.
Aug 13, 2026 · 20 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's approval rating remains near a career low due to public discontent over the war with Iran and rising gasoline prices, impacting his political standing and the Republican Party's prospects in upcoming elections.
Joe Biden: Joe Biden is referenced as the Democratic predecessor to Donald Trump, whose approval ratings on the cost of living were higher than Donald Trump's current ratings, providing a comparative context for public dissatisfaction.
Jun 08, 2026 · 10 articles
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Donald Trump: Donald Trump>>>, as President, has initiated a series of actions to rewrite the history of the January 6 Capitol attack, including pardoning defendants, creating a compensation fund, and directing the United States — United States Department of Justice>>> to remove related news releases and vacate convictions.
Joe Biden: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> under Donald Trump>>>'s administration claims to be reversing the 'weaponization' of the department under the Joe Biden>>> administration.
May 23, 2026 · 24 articles
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International
Donald Trump: Trump is the target of Iranian assassination threats and has issued standing orders for retaliation, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
Joe Biden: His administration previously warned Iran against attacking Trump, setting precedent for current tensions.
Jul 11, 2026 · 24 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Trump delivered the speech, declassified intelligence, and ordered investigations. His approval rating is low, and the speech may further polarize voters.
Joe Biden: Biden is the subject of Trump's allegations that China interfered to help him win the 2020 election, though no evidence supports this.
Jul 17, 2026 · 46 articles
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Regulatory
Donald Trump: Trump gained the power to fire heads of most independent agencies at will, a major victory for his executive power agenda, but was blocked from immediately firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook.
Joe Biden: Biden appointed Cook and Slaughter; his appointees were targeted by Trump's removal efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 237 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Trump is the main actor, rallying supporters and pushing for stricter voting laws. His continued focus on election fraud claims may affect Republican turnout and his political influence.
Joe Biden: Biden is referenced as the winner of Georgia in 2020. Trump's continued challenges to that result keep Biden's victory in the spotlight.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: President Trump is the central figure, making claims about the economy that are fact-checked. His approval rating on the economy is low, and his policies like tariffs and immigration crackdown are cited as factors in slower job growth.
Joe Biden: Former President Biden's economic record is used as a comparison, with higher job growth during his term. His investment commitments are mentioned as padding Trump's investment claims.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Donald Trump: Central figure; his administration's policies led to numerous First Amendment lawsuits and adverse rulings, creating legal and reputational risk.
Joe Biden: Previous administration's record used as comparison; not directly involved in current events.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Donald Trump: President Trump is the driving force behind the effort to remove Lisa Cook, escalating his conflict with the United States — Federal Reserve over interest rates. His actions threaten the Fed's independence and could influence market expectations of future monetary policy.
Joe Biden: Former President Joe Biden appointed Lisa Cook to the Fed in 2022. His appointment is now under attack, reflecting the broader political battle over the central bank's composition.
Aug 07, 2026 · 65 articles
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