US election: “If we lose there will be a genocide,” Biden said, criticizing Trump for his ominous campaign promises
US election: President Joe Biden spoke out after his 2024 presidential nomination acceptance, in a direct talk with CBS News’ Robert Costa. The scheduled Sunday interview, held at the White House, touched on Biden’s views on the coming election and the Democrats’ future position. Biden, diverging from his usual reserved demeanor, stressed on potential win of ex-President Donald Trump and implications of a potential Kamala Harris presidency.
He tagged Trump as a serious menace to our democracy, reflecting on Trump’s pointed insinuations about November election loss. “Trump’s words,” said a firm Biden, “indicate daily bloodbaths, a stolen election,” mimicking Trump’s often-used phrase about “bloodbaths.” Trump’s remarks warn of catastrophic financial effects and threaten the American democratic future, hinting at dangerous results if not re-elected. “You see, they compare you to a President – and we’re friends – but you’d get why I act this way.
You’re now setting up the biggest monster car factory in Mexico… You won’t hire Americans and will sell cars here, no. We’ll impose a 100% tax on each car coming to us from Holland and you won’t sell your car until I visit London,” said Trump at a March 2024 rally. “If I don’t get re-elected, it’ll be a bloodbath for everyone, a worst-case scenario,” he added. “This will bring national turmoil. That’s a worst-case scenario. But then those cars won’t be sold.
Those giant factories are in construction.” “The election’s over, and I don’t know if you’ll ever have one again in the country,” Trump noted. Biden also mused on his choice to step back for state trips and retire. He suggested that his exit decision may have been swayed by Democratic peers’ worries that his continued campaign might have adverse effects on their own. “I am anxious about the whole situation,” Biden confirmed. “I fear this will be a very steep downhill.” Biden put strong faith in Kamala Harris and her campaign post his exit. He displayed trust in Harris’ leadership ability, though he recognized uncertain power transition if Trump lost.
Biden admired Harris and Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz for being ”one hell of a team” and committed to aiding Harris’ campaign when needed. Addressing rumors about his health and debate performance, Biden admitted to battling a tough day during his Trump debate, ascribing the fatigue to sickness rather than severe health issues. He commented, “I experienced a terrible day because of sickness. “There is no serious problem otherwise.” In a thoughtful reflection, Biden outlined his reasons for starting his tenure as transition president and acknowledged the hurdles to maintaining his role amidst changing political climate. Send feedback
