Biden's Decision: Franklin Foer (interview) | FRONTLINE

Franklin Foer is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden’s White House and the Struggle for America’s Future.

The following interview was conducted by the Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on March 5, 2024, prior to Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. It has been edited for clarity and length.

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these uncut, unedited interviews are amazing. Hope you do not get tired of making them available. I cannot tell you how valuable they are to figure out what is really happening, and the questions brought by your team are also very helpful.

[mythicalnomadadventure]

I got to hang with Joe at a very bad time when he visited NY to be with his late wife's folks soon after the terable wreck. Joe is just goodness and a wonderful American.

[jackdrahota]

Joe Biden’s capacity to empathize will be his defining political characteristic. There is a lot he has done in his career that I strongly disagree with, but I find that quality about him admirable.

[kayecastleman]

All biographies are subjective. It was interesting to hear Foer's perspective. Not saying he has perfect vision, but we do often romanticize our heroes, and there were points here to help understand some of the complexities of Biden's life. Only people who do nothing with their lives have no detractors, and Joe Biden will long be remembered as one of the greats.

[tquirosr]

This guy is so unpleasant and very disrespectful

[BRAVEONPRECIOUS]

Of course he holds grudges. Of course President Biden is Resilient.
He is a Scorpio!!
Love the man 🩵

[omega-death]

"He's just part of the "furniture of Washington " is the absolute most savage diss I can say I've ever heard. Trust me, I've heard some crazy burns. 😂

[Genisvell]

Who is this guy..? Yikes. Self awareness is not the guys strong point.

[pada]

Joe Biden’s needed in Washington. meeting not part of any scandal decent able to work and wanting to work with Republicans And wanting to truly work in ways that helps all Americans. it’s really too bad that his age is or has caught up with him, but he came out of retirement and did what he had to do that was to take the White House from Donald Trump. He can hold his head high and we should respect him and honor him as he walks into the sunset..

[robertscrimsher]

What a great interview, I'm very independent, but I really like this

[susanbowman]

How dare you slam the president who saved us from trump.
He was the first presidential candidate who won more than 80, 000, 000 votes.
What gives you credences to psychoanalyze anyone?

[maryhenderson]

Wow - I am listening to this from Canada. I listen to Frontline often. I have not once commented. This time I have to. The questions of this interviewer are terribly leading and biased against Joe Biden. Strangely obvious. And really not necessary.

[pachangaresorts]

This guy is really critical of Biden. What did he do to him that made him so bitter. Did he ignore you one day?

[cynthiakammann]

Really, Frontline!!!?? The longer I listen, the more pissed-off I'm getting. Total B.S.

[siemsimons]

This creep stands for journalisme today

[lizryan]

Timestamps, please!
I don't have time for 2 hours of reminiscing! Where is the segment on Biden's decision?

[AbdullaAlhashimi-qbls]

This is too much psychoanalysis of anyone ..Biden is good deep down we all know it. Wonder what he think of Trump...strong and confidence rather than narcissist

[ijchua]

I enjoyed this interview because it gives more background into what went into the final Biden's Decision documentary by FRONTLINE PBS.

[microtyger]

WTH is this guy talking about?.. or should I ask WHO? 🤨

[sharonoh]

This is the most ridiculous idiotic interview. If he wants to mock anyone, stop trying thinking all apples are from the same tree