In a surprising turn of events, President Biden has taken a page out of former President Donald J. Trump’s playbook by engaging in a war of words with his opponent, calling him a loser, mocking his Bible-selling business, and even poking fun at his hair. This shift in strategy has caught many off guard, as Biden was previously known for referring to Trump as “the former guy.”
At a recent fund-raiser, Biden didn’t hold back, accusing Trump of lying about Covid and suggesting Americans inject bleach into their arms. He even quipped, “He injected it in his hair.” This new approach is a departure from Biden’s usual policy-focused arguments and is seen as an attempt to hit Trump where it hurts.
Biden’s advisers believe that Trump’s legal troubles have created an opening for them to attack. As Trump faces felony charges related to paying off a porn actress, Biden has refrained from directly addressing the legal proceedings, instead focusing on highlighting the stark differences between their schedules and policies.
While some attacks have landed more cleanly than others, Biden’s team is determined to draw a clear contrast between the two candidates. During a recent campaign speech in Tampa, Biden repeatedly mentioned Trump’s name while advocating for reproductive rights and mocking Trump’s attempt to sell copies of the Bible.
As the election season heats up, it remains to be seen whether Biden’s new approach will sway undecided voters or if Trump’s lead in battleground states will remain unshaken. The political landscape is evolving rapidly, and both candidates are pulling out all the stops to secure victory in November.