Despite Biden's jabs at Trump at D.C. roast, he warns of threat to democracy

Washington — President Biden joked about former President Donald Trump during remarks at the Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington, D.C. late Saturday, turning criticism about his age on the former president as the general election gets underway. But he also took the opportunity to address the more serious — warning of threats to freedom and democracy in the U.S. and abroad. 

Speaking to hundreds of journalists and leaders at his first appearance at the annual dinner, Mr. Biden said the two candidates had clinched their party's nomination this week for president, saying that "one candidate is too old, mentally unfit to be president."

"The other's me," he quipped.