Former President Donald J. Trump sparked controversy on Friday when he posted a video on his social media platform, Truth Social, featuring an image of President Biden with his hands and feet tied together. The video, filmed on Long Island, shows two trucks adorned with flags and decals supporting Trump, with the tailgate of the second vehicle displaying the image of Biden.
This macabre imagery targeting Trump’s perceived enemies is not new, as similar images of Biden tied up have circulated online among right-wing groups. Trump’s promotion of this video reflects the increasingly caustic and personal attacks he has directed towards Biden, including calling him out in speeches and using violent imagery on social media.
Critics, including a spokesman for the Biden campaign, have accused Trump of inciting political violence with his actions. However, a spokesman for the Trump campaign defended the video, stating that it was simply on the back of a pickup truck traveling down the highway.
The video remained on Trump’s Truth Social page as of late Friday evening, further fueling the ongoing feud between the two political figures. Trump’s history of posting doctored photos and videos attacking his opponents, particularly Biden, has raised concerns about the impact of his rhetoric on public discourse.
As the political tensions continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how this latest incident will impact the already contentious relationship between Trump and Biden.