At a recent campaign event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, former President Trump expressed concern about President Biden’s impact on democracy, echoing criticisms often directed at his own potential return to the White House in 2024. Trump accused Biden of wielding government power against political opponents, likening him to a Third World political tyrant. Dismissing Biden and his allies as false champions of democracy, Trump asserted that they are, in fact, undermining American democracy and destroying the American dream.
Facing 91 criminal charges across federal and state indictments, Trump has consistently claimed that the Department of Justice and the Biden administration are unfairly targeting him, despite a lack of supporting evidence. One federal case, led by independent special counsel Jack Smith, focuses on Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and maintain his hold on power.
Taking his message to Truth Social, Trump predicted a political earthquake in which the American people would oust Biden and the “anti-Democratic Party” within a year. In response, the Biden campaign issued a statement, highlighting Trump’s past promises to prosecute Biden if he regains the presidency. The statement portrayed Trump’s vision of America in 2025 as one where the government serves as his personal tool to imprison political adversaries.
Despite challenges from other GOP candidates, Trump maintains a strong lead in national polls for the 2024 primary. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has seen a rise in popularity, competing with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the second spot in the GOP race. However, none of the GOP contenders have significantly impacted Trump’s robust support.