President Joe Biden has now confidently and bluntly called Donald Trump and the MAGA movement a direct threat to democracy.
A Speech in Arizona
In a speech in Arizona, Biden said that Trump holds a dangerous belief that presidents possess unchecked powers. He brought to attention something that the criminal defendant said in 2019: “Then I have an Article II, where I have the right to do whatever I want as president. But I don’t even talk about that.”
Vengeance and Vindictiveness
Biden was speaking at an event honoring the late Senator John McCain. He went on to say: “I’ve never even heard a president say that in jest. Not guided by the Constitution or by common service and decency toward our fellow Americans but by vengeance and vindictiveness.”
Donald Trump’s Criminal Charges
Trump, who is the favorite to win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is facing 91 criminal charges, many of which are related to his attempt to overturn the 2020 election. It’s worth noting that the former president denies any criminal behavior.
Politically Motivated Interference
Biden has stayed relatively quiet about Trump’s charges. This is because, as a sitting president, bringing them up could be interpreted as politically motivated interference. He continued to follow this pattern during the Arizona speech in question.
Trump’s Concerning Potential Plans
Rather than criticizing Trump for his criminal behavior, Biden instead focused on the former president’s attacks on institutions that promote healthy democracy. He said: “What is it they intend to do once they erode the constitutional order of checks and balances and separation of powers? Limit the independence of federal agencies? Put them under the thumb of a president?”
A Common Cause
Biden also said: “This MAGA threat is a threat to the brick and mortar of our democratic institutions. It’s also a threat to the character of our nation that gives our constitution life, that binds us together as Americans, a common cause. None of this is surprising, though. They’ve tried to govern that way before. Thank God they failed. But they haven’t given up.”
A Threat to Democracy
A spokesperson for Trump’s campaign responded to Biden’s speech: “The radical left Democrats, now led by Crooked Joe Biden, are the greatest threat to democracy the United States of America has ever faced.”
Honoring Senator McCain
Of course, Biden’s speech also paid tribute to McCain. Federal funding will be set aside for a library honoring him. Moreover, it will offer education, work, and health programs to communities in Arizona that need them.
A Severe Political Climate
Biden’s words about Trump highlight the severity of the current political climate. While it’s common for political opponents to disagree, it’s rather unusual for one to say the other is a grave threat to democracy and the Constitution.
Open Attacks on Freedom and Democracy
Biden said: “Their extreme agenda, if carried out, would fundamentally alter the institutions of American democracy as we know it. My friends, they’re not hiding their attacks – they’re openly promoting them. Attacking the free press as the enemy of the people. Attacking the rule of law as an impediment. Fomenting voter suppression and election subversion.”
The Internet’s Response
News of Biden’s dire warning was shared across the internet and people flocked to comment sections to give their views. “Biden would be describing the MAGAts accurately,” one individual wrote. “MAGA is an extremist group. They want it their way or else they will be violent and try to take over,” another said.
The Next Supreme Dictator
Some people expressed their very strong opinions regarding Trump’s supporters. One such individual said: “In my opinion, MAGA people are just like gang members. They want people like Trump to be the next supreme dictator.”
Don the Con
Echoing the aforementioned commenter, another person said: “While Joe Biden has been working on behalf of all Americans, Don the Con and his MAGAt cult followers have been busy trying to get Don the dictatorship he fantasizes about.”
Vote, Vote, Vote
Others encouraged people to vote and write to elected officials. “Joe is right. We do not [want] extremists causing riots and mayhem. If you want to change things then vote. Write your senators and representatives and express how you feel,” one person said.
The MAGA Party
Another commenter wrote: “The MAGA Party has nothing to offer but extremist rhetoric, unimaginable violence, and lawlessness. The MAGA movement needs to disband itself immediately. Thank you.”
A Terrorist Group
Others called for the MAGA movement to be declared a terrorist group. “MAGA and all the Trumpers are a danger and a threat to our democracy. They proved that on Jan 6th. They should be declared a terrorist group,” one such individual said.
MAGA Is Not Friendly
Somewhat echoing the aforementioned commenter, another person wrote: “Agreed! We all agree with Joe and Joe is right on the ball! MAGA is not friendly. MAGA is an extremist group that is dangerous to society. Period.”
A MAGA Opinion
Despite the agreement, Trump’s fans held very different opinions. One said: “Making America great again is something Biden and his voters simply don’t understand. Allowing crime, violence, and a destruction of the American way of life – they do understand.”
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