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Biden Doubts Peaceful Transition if Trump Loses

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  • Biden questions peaceful transition if Trump loses
  • Biden criticized Trump’s rhetoric, especially his March remark about a “bloodbath” if he loses
  • Trump’s team responded by arguing that the “bloodbath” comment was misinterpreted

US President Joe Biden has expressed uncertainty about the likelihood of a peaceful transition of power should Donald Trump lose the upcoming presidential election in November.

In his first interview since exiting the race last month, Biden said, “If Trump loses, I’m not confident at all.”

Biden criticized Trump’s rhetoric, pointing out that Trump’s remarks about a potential “bloodbath” if he loses were serious and concerning. This comment, made by Trump in March while discussing the auto industry, sparked significant backlash.

Democrats seized on Trump’s “bloodbath” comment, framing it as indicative of his threat to democracy. The Biden campaign highlighted the statement in a social media ad and accused Trump of promoting political violence.

In response, the Trump campaign argued that the comment was misrepresented and taken out of context, claiming it was related to auto industry issues rather than a political threat. Trump later clarified on social media that his remark was about trade policies affecting the auto industry.

Biden had previously voiced concerns about Trump’s willingness to accept election results. During a June presidential debate on CNN, Trump was asked if he would accept the 2024 election outcome. He responded affirmatively, but after initially evading the question.

Trump’s unfounded claims of election fraud in 2020 led to the Capitol riot in January 2021, where his supporters attempted to overturn the election result. Many participants echoed Trump’s claims of a rigged vote.

In the CBS interview, Biden hinted at ongoing efforts to disrupt post-election certification processes, though his comments were somewhat vague.

He emphasized that patriotism should not be conditional on electoral victories, stating, “You can’t love your country only when you win.”

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