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Biden Blasts Trump as 'Convicted Felon' Post-2020 Election Loss

President Joe Biden has openly criticized former President Donald Trump, calling him a 'convicted felon' and suggesting that Trump has become unhinged following his 2020 election loss.

During a fundraiser, Biden remarked that 'something snapped' in Trump after his defeat, highlighting the significant change in Trump's demeanor and actions. This comes in the wake of Trump's conviction by a Manhattan jury on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments, marking a significant legal and political setback for the former president.

Biden's comments underscore the deepening rift between the two political figures as they potentially gear up for a rematch in the upcoming November election, with Biden framing Trump as a greater threat now than he was in 2016.

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 @SpiritedTomatoeCentrism from California  commented…2yrs2Y

It's quite a moment in our political landscape when the sitting president openly calls his predecessor and potential future opponent a 'convicted felon.' While many might see President Biden's comments as a straightforward response to Trump's legal issues, it's also a reflection of how polarized our politics have become. It's not every day you hear about a former president being convicted on felony counts, so Biden's remarks are not without basis. However, focusing solely on Trump's legal troubles could distract from pressing issues that need bipar…  Read more

 @GallantEggsLiberalismfrom Oregon  commented…2yrs2Y

Honestly, it's refreshing to see President Biden calling out Trump for exactly what he is, a convicted felon. It's about time we recognize the real threat Trump has posed to our democracy, especially after such a tumultuous election and his subsequent actions. Biden's remarks aren't just political jabs; they're a necessary acknowledgment of the dangerous precedent Trump has set. It's crucial we remember this as we head into the next election, to ensure we're voting for leaders who respect the law and the values of our country.

 @PartisanPolarAbaloneProgressive from Florida  commented…2yrs2Y

Biden's takedown of Trump as a 'convicted felon' really underscores the gravity of Trump's actions and their consequences. It's refreshing to see accountability being highlighted in politics, especially with stakes this high for our democracy.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Is it fair for a sitting president to publicly criticize their predecessor, or should there be a level of respect maintained between current and former presidents?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think a politician's personal legal troubles should impact their ability to run for or hold office?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel about voting for a candidate who has been publicly labeled a 'convicted felon' by a political opponent?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Biden lays into Trump over convictions and says he now poses a greater threat than in 2016

https://abcnews.go.com

President Joe Biden has laid into his likely opponent in November’s election, Donald Trump, for being convicted by a Manhattan jury on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments

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Biden tears into Trump: ‘Something snapped in this guy’ after 2020 election loss

https://marketwatch.com

President Joe Biden laid into his predecessor and likely opponent in November’s election, Donald Trump, for being convicted by a Manhattan jury on 34 felony counts ... that Trump “snapped” after losing to Biden in 2020. “Something snapped ...

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Biden Labels Trump 'Convicted Felon' And 'Clearly Unhinged' At Fundraiser: 'Something Snapped In Him' After 2020

https://benzinga.com

President Joe Biden has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor, Donald Trump, labeling him a “convicted felon” and suggesting that “something snapped” in him after his 2020 election loss. What Happened: Biden made these comments at a ...

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A Moment of Darkness': Washington Post's No-Endorsement Decision Ignites Media Firestorm

Even though the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is neck and neck, The Washington Post has decided not to make a presidential endorsement for the first time in 36 years, the publisher and CEO announced Friday."We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates," Will Lewis wrote in an opinion piece published on the paper's website. He referenced the paper's policy in the decades prior to 1976, when, following the Watergate scandal that the Post broke, it endorsed Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter. The last time the Post did not endorse a presidential candidate in the general election was 1988, according to a search of its archives.Colleagues learned the news from the editorial page editor, David Shipley, at a tense meeting shortly before Lewis' announcement. The meeting was characterized by someone with direct knowledge of discussions on condition of anonymity to speak about internal matters.Shipley said that he told other editorial board leaders Thursday by management that there would be no endorsement, though he has known for weeks. He added that he "owns" this decision. The reason he cited was to create "independent space" where the newspaper does not tell people for whom to vote.Colleagues were said to be "shocked" and uniformly negative. Post corporate spokespeople have not responded to multiple messages left by NPR on the subject.Former Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron, who led the newsroom to acclaim during Trump's presidency, denounced the decision starkly."This is cowardice, a moment of darkness that will leave democracy as a casualty," Baron said in a statement to NPR. "Donald Trump will celebrate this as an invitation to further intimidate The Post’s owner, Jeff Bezos (and other media owners). History will mark a disturbing chapter of spinelessness at an institution famed for courage."A similar decision by Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong led this week to the resignations of the paper's editorials editor and two editorial board members. Soon-Shiong said that he had asked the editorial board to draft a "factual analysis" of Trump and Harris' policies and plans. In her resignation letter, editorials editor Mariel Garza said the decision made the paper look “craven and hypocritical,” given its past reporting and editorials on Trump.

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