ISTANBUL

Former US President Joe Biden said Friday that the US is in a “tough spot” because the Trump administration does not have American values.

“We are in a tough spot, folks—we've got an administration that doesn't share any of the values that we have and I don't think I'm exaggerating a little bit,” Biden said at the funeral of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Biden on issues including the economy, immigration and foreign policy, as well as raising questions about his health.

The remarks came amid tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb. 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliation across the region.