Biden Jabs Trump on Foxconn With Microsoft Project at Same Site

Microsoft pledges $3.3 billion to build Wisconsin data center
Foxconn project planned for site, touted by Trump, has slumped

Joe Biden
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By Josh Wingrove and Dina Bass

May 8, 2024 at 9:30 AM UTC

Updated on

May 8, 2024 at 5:35 PM UTC

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President Joe Biden chided Donald Trump during a visit to swing-state Wisconsin, championing a major Microsoft Corp. investment at the same site his 2024 rival’s plans for a flagship technology project by Foxconn fizzled.

Biden said the Foxconn investment heralded by his predecessor turned out to be “a con,” mocking the former president for failing to deliver on promises to bring high-paying jobs to the state and boost domestic manufacturing.