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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chris Riotta

Biden news: Challenger tears into Trump’s reported ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ comments at veterans meeting

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Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, in Florida on Tuesday (AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Biden has laughed off Donald Trump’s accusation on Fox and Friends that he is using performance-enhancing drugs to boost his appearances on the campaign trail as “foolish”, saying he is keen to debate his antagonist.

The candidate also reminded voters on Tuesday that he is “not currently president” after Trump blamed Democrats for not introducing a national mandate on mask wearing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In appeal to Latino voters in Florida, the Democratic presidential nominee told supporters they can decide the “destiny of this country," with seven weeks until Election Day.

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