Bernie Sanders criticized Joe Biden for not being 'strong enough' and unable to effectively communicate his economic policies to working-class Americans. Sanders acknowledged Biden's strong record on domestic policy but argued that he had not been a strong leader or communicator. Sanders believed that Biden should have gone further on his progressive agenda, including raising the minimum wage and expanding Medicare. He also criticized Biden for not using strong messaging on corporate greed, contrasting him with Donald Trump. Despite their differences, Sanders urged Democrats to support Biden and focus on defeating Trump.