Biden Seizes Opportunity from Trump's 'Unified Reich' Video in Reelection Strategy

President Joe Biden and his team are seizing the opportunity presented by former President Donald Trump's recent video. The video features a fake newspaper article that talks about a "unified Reich" if Trump is reelected in 2024.

This video reinforces Biden's key message from his 2020 campaign and aligns with the focus of his reelection bid this year. The core argument remains the same - the nation cannot afford to have Trump back in office for another four years. Biden was motivated to enter politics and run for the presidency in 2020 after Trump's controversial remarks about the Charlottesville rally in 2017. Trump had stated that there were "very fine people on both sides" at a deadly White nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The video was taken down from Trump's Truth Social account. However, the Biden campaign wasted no time in addressing the language used by the former president, which is reminiscent of Nazi Germany. Biden made sure to emphasize Trump's comments at two private campaign fundraisers on Tuesday night, as well as in a video on his social media pages and a fundraising email.

During a campaign reception in Boston, Biden told donors, "The language used is not representative of American values. It's reminiscent of the language used in Hitler's Germany."

He mentioned that the danger posed by Trump is more significant in his second term than in his first.

The term "reich" is commonly linked to Nazi Germany during Adolf Hitler's rule, where he referred to Germany as the "Third Reich" from 1933 to 1945. The video explores the scenario of "what happens after Donald Trump wins," with a narrator presenting hypothetical headlines such as "Economy Booms!" and "Border is closed," designed to resemble newspaper clippings from World War I. One headline mentions "What's next for America?" and hints at the potential "creation of a unified Reich."

Another headline in the video shows “15 Million Illegal Aliens Deported” alongside the dates of World War I.

According to Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, the video was not made by the campaign. It was actually reposted by a staff member who missed the word while the President was in court.

Biden has raised concerns about Trump's rhetoric, comparing it to that of Hitler's Nazi regime. He pointed out that Trump's comments about political rivals and immigrants mirrored language used in 1930s Germany. Additionally, a campaign email mentioned Trump's statement about not becoming a dictator in a second term, except for day one.

Biden has faced challenges in convincing voters of his successful policy record during the 2024 campaign. Polls have indicated that his approval rating is low, with negative views on the economy and inflation. To counter this, his campaign has focused on highlighting the potential threat they believe Trump poses if re-elected.

During Trump's hush money trial in New York, his campaign indirectly targeted the former president without involving Biden in commenting on the case. However, Biden has been subtly poking fun at his opponent through social media videos. Recently, in a video, Biden reacted to a post about Trump's trial by questioning if it was on his official account. He expressed a surprised "Wow" in response.

He added, "That sounds like something Hitler would say, not what America stands for. Trump is only interested in keeping his power, but I am here for you."

Biden mentioned to donors that Trump's language is inappropriate for someone who used to be in office and is attempting to reclaim it, noting that it does not align with the way American presidents should speak.

“He’s only obsessed with one thing, about losing in 2020. It unhinged him. I meant it. The guy’s a little unhinged,” Biden said.

Editor's P/S:

The recent video released by former President Trump featuring a fake newspaper article referencing a "unified Reich" has ignited a firestorm of controversy and raised serious concerns about Trump's rhetoric and intentions. President Biden and his campaign have seized upon this opportunity to reinforce their key message