During a prime-time address to lay out his concerns for the country’s future when millions of Americans have questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election.
The speech Thursday night came just before the traditional Labor Day start of the midterm election campaign season and was delivered from a key battleground state.
“Too much of what’s happening in our country today is not normal,” he said. “Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our Republic.
Mr. Biden sought to draw a distinction between Republicans allied with Mr. Trump and others in the party. He called people from all parties to “unite behind the single purpose of defending our democracy regardless of your ideology.”
“Someone should explain to Joe Biden, slowly but passionately, that MAGA means, as powerfully as mere words can get, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! If he doesn’t want to Make America Great Again, which through words, action, and thought, he doesn’t, then he certainly should not be representing the United States of America!” Mr. Trump said on his social media network.
During Mr. Biden’s speech, the voices of demonstrators shouting into bullhorns could be heard from nearby streets in opposition to his remarks.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) said on Twitter: “With all due respect Mr. President, there’s nothing wrong with America’s soul. The American people are hurting because of your policies.”
Democrats hold narrow majorities in both the House and Senate, and Mr. Biden is seeking to turn the elections into a choice for voters between his party and that of Republicans, who have criticized his leadership and have said Democrats are trying to distract from the more central issues of inflation and economic unrest.
The speech is one of three visits Mr. Biden is making to Pennsylvania, a top battleground state with closely watched races for governor and the Senate, in the course of a week. Mr. Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in the state for GOP candidates Saturday.
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