Biden reflects on 'diminished' GOP at NATO in wake of post-Trump political fallout | TheHill

President BidenJoe BidenBiden prepares to confront Putin Ukrainian president thanks G-7 nations for statement of support Biden aims to bolster troubled Turkey ties in first Erdoğan meeting MORE on Monday said some foreign leaders he's met with in recent days have been "shocked" by the fallout over former President TrumpDonald TrumpBiden prepares to confront Putin Biden aims to bolster troubled Turkey ties in first Erdoğan meeting Senate investigation of insurrection falls short MORE's time in office and, in particular, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, while expressing confidence that the political turmoil in the U.S. was a passing phase in the nation's history.His response came at a NATO press conference on Monday where he was asked how he's been able to reassure allies that the U.S. will be a reliable and stable partner moving forward, especially given the violence of Jan. 6 and Trump's continued hold on the Republican Party.The president has repeatedly emphasized at the Group of Seven (G-7) and NATO summits that now is a critical time for democracies around the world."The leaders I’m dealing with in NATO and the G-7 are leaders who know our recent history, know generically the character of the American people and know where the vast center of the public stands," Biden said.