Biden defends his ‘put Trump in bullseye’ remark

The US president has claimed his opponent’s rhetoric was more incendiary

US President Joe Biden has dismissed any notion that his rhetoric might incite violence, claiming that by calling for a “bullseye” on Donald Trump he was merely trying to shift the “focus” from his poor debate performance to his Republican rival’s actions and policies.

The incumbent has repeatedly called his rival a threat to democracy and the nation and told donors earlier this month...