Joe Biden on COVID-19 and the Economy

Joe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, delivered remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, on COVID-19 and reopening the nation’s economy. In addition to criticizing President Trump’s response to the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, Mr. Biden announced the release of an updated five-point plan aimed at safely reopening businesses while preventing spread of the disease. Following his remarks, he answered a number of questions from reporters on a variety of topics, including foreign policy and the removal of Confederate-era statues and monuments throughout the U.S. During the question-and-answer session, Mr. Biden said he was “looking forward” to facing President Trump in debates. close