Biden calls for Trump’s arrest just before election day
- President Joe Biden suggested in Concord, New Hampshire, that Donald Trump should be "locked up," making controversial remarks just two weeks before the election.
- Stuart Varney criticized Biden's statements as an embarrassment to Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign, demonstrating the campaign's struggle with these contentious narratives.
- The comment reflects a concerning trend of political weaponization of the legal system, contributing to the challenges and exhaustion faced by the Harris campaign.
In the United States, President Joe Biden made controversial remarks during a campaign stop in Concord, New Hampshire, where he suggested that his predecessor, Donald Trump, should be "locked up." This statement came just two weeks before the presidential election, raising eyebrows and drawing criticism due to its implications of using legal strategies for political gain. Stuart Varney, host of "Varney & Co." on FOX Business, described Biden's words as emblematic of a deteriorating campaign led by Vice President Kamala Harris, who reportedly distances herself from the president's public appearances. Varney pointed out that Harris's strategy of demonizing Trump is ineffective and reflects a campaign that is struggling to connect with voters. The remarks also hint at Biden's admission regarding the use of 'lawfare'—deploying the judicial system against political opponents—as a key tactic in contemporary politics. Such comments could be seen as undermining traditional political norms and heightening the partisan divide. Varney argued that Biden’s unpredictable nature might alienate voters, suggesting he has become an 'embarrassment' for the campaign, and this calls into question Harris's campaign strategies that appear weak as they try to address Biden's controversial statements. In light of these events, Varney pointed out that Trump’s ability to connect with constituents contrasts sharply with Biden’s perceived shortcomings and highlights challenges faced by the Democratic campaign in maintaining a cohesive message in the run-up to the election.