Biden Will Address Tara Reade’s Allegation on MSNBC on Friday

WASHINGTON — Joseph R. Biden Jr. will publicly address an allegation of sexual assault for the first time in an appearance on morning television on Friday, after weeks of silence on the issue that had prompted frustration from Democrats and attacks from Republicans seeking to weaken him for a general election contest against President Trump. Mr. Biden will discuss the allegation on “Morning Joe” on MSNBC, according to a Twitter post from the…