US President Joe Biden has expressed doubt that there will be a peaceful transition of power if Donald Trump loses the upcoming presidential election. In an interview with CBS News, Biden said, “If Trump loses, I’m not confident at all.”
Biden’s comments come after Trump hinted at potential chaos if he loses, saying it would be a “bloodbath for the country.” This remark was criticized by Democrats, who used it to argue that Trump poses a threat to democracy. The Biden campaign even featured the comment in an ad, accusing Trump of promoting political violence.
Trump’s campaign responded, claiming the “bloodbath” comment was about issues in the auto industry and was taken out of context. They argued that Trump’s statement was misrepresented to stir controversy.
Biden has previously voiced concerns about Trump’s willingness to accept election results. Trump had made baseless claims of fraud after the 2020 election, which fueled the January 6 Capitol riot by his supporters who believed the election was stolen.
In the CBS interview, Biden also mentioned concerns about potential efforts to disrupt the vote-counting process, though his comments were vague. He emphasized that loving your country should not depend on winning or losing elections.
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