President Joe Biden has intensified his rhetoric on the campaign trail, labeling former President Donald Trump a ‘convicted felon’ for the first time since Trump’s conviction in a historic New York criminal case. During a series of campaign events and fundraisers in Connecticut, Biden sharply criticized Trump’s attacks on the American justice system and suggested that Trump’s behavior post-2020 election indicated a loss of control. Biden’s condemnation comes as Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, faces sentencing on July 11 after being found guilty of 34 felony counts related to hush money payments.Biden’s campaign has taken a more aggressive stance on Trump’s legal issues, with the President expressing concern over the potential for political violence among Trump’s supporters if he loses the upcoming election or is incarcerated. The Biden campaign has also accused Trump of running for president again to preserve his own freedoms and avoid the consequences of his legal battles. Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign has seen a surge in donations following the verdict, raising nearly $53 million in 24 hours.As the political climate heats up, Biden’s use of the term ‘convicted felon’ to describe Trump marks a bold move in the ongoing battle for the presidency. The President’s comments reflect the high stakes of the 2024 election season, as both campaigns navigate the implications of Trump’s legal challenges and the public’s response to them.
Key points
- President Joe Biden has called Donald Trump a ‘convicted felon’ for the first time, emphasizing Trump’s legal troubles.
- Biden criticized Trump’s attacks on the justice system and warned of the potential for violence from Trump’s supporters.
- Trump’s campaign received a significant boost in donations following his conviction, with $53 million raised in 24 hours.
