Biden Labels Trump as 'Convicted Felon' in Fiery Campaign Speech

President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump during a fundraiser in Greenwich, Connecticut. He referred to Trump as a "convicted felon" and expressed concern that Trump "snapped" after losing the 2020 election. Biden warned donors that Trump would be even more problematic if he were to win the presidency in November.

“But even more concerning is the aggressive attack that Donald Trump is launching on the American justice system,” he continued, describing Trump as “unhinged.”

These comments, which expand on remarks made from the White House after the verdict in Trump’s criminal hush money case in New York, represent the first instance of Biden mentioning Trump’s conviction during his campaign. With less than a month left until the first general election debate, the president is sharpening his criticisms of the expected Republican nominee on the campaign trail.

Last week, Trump was found guilty by a Manhattan jury on all 34 charges of falsifying business records.

The day after the verdict, Trump told reporters that he believed the case was orchestrated by Biden and his team, although there is no evidence to support this claim. Biden, his White House staff, and the US Justice Department were not involved in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution.

Later that day at the White House, a reporter asked Biden about Trump's accusation that he was responsible for the former president's conviction. Biden smiled and took a moment before responding.

"I didn't realize I had that much influence," he joked.

Editor's P/S:

President Biden's recent criticism of former President Trump highlights the growing tension between the two political figures as the 2024 election approaches. Biden's characterization of Trump as a "convicted felon" and his concerns about Trump's "aggressive attack" on the justice system reflect the deep divide between the two parties. Biden's remarks also underscore the importance of the upcoming election, as he warns donors that a Trump victory could have serious consequences for the country.

The article further discusses Trump's recent conviction on charges of falsifying business records and his subsequent claims that Biden was responsible for the prosecution. Biden's response to these accusations, in which he joked about his supposed influence, suggests that he is not taking Trump's allegations seriously. However, the escalating rhetoric between the two former presidents indicates that the 2024 election is likely to be a contentious and divisive affair.