Trump to Biden: ‘I ran because of you’

President Donald Trump on Thursday night accused Joe Biden of incompetence, saying he decided to run for office because of his opponent’s poor performance as vice president.

As the two candidates spoke about racial injustice across the country, Trump tried to sow doubt about Biden’s ability to get the job done by pointing out that he wasn’t able to change the justice system as vice president. Following Biden’s promises for reform, Trump asked, “But why didn't he do it four years ago?”

“I ran because of you,” Trump told Biden. “If I thought you did a good job, I never would have run.”

Biden, however, embraced the dynamic as he turned to the audience.

“You know who I am. You know who he is,” Biden said. “You know his character. You know my character. You know my reputation is for honor and telling the truth. I am anxious to have this race. The character of the country is on the ballot. Our character is on the ballot.”