Biden likens Donald Trump to Nazis in 2024 campaign kickoff

US President Joe Biden pulled no punches as he embarked on his 2024 reelection campaign, launching a blistering tirade against his potential opponent, Donald Trump. 

Speaking on the eve of the third anniversary of the harrowing January 6 Capitol attack, Biden spared no words, branding Trump as a "loser" and "sick," drawing a comparison to Nazi Germany and vehemently accusing him of endangering American democracy.

In a charged speech delivered near Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, a site of historical significance in America's fight for independence, Biden lambasted Trump, highlighting his role in instigating the Capitol assault. Biden's impassioned address alternated between whispers and furious shouts as he portrayed himself as a defender of American values, warning that a Trump presidency posed a grave risk to democracy.

"He's willing to sacrifice our democracy, put himself in power," Biden asserted, accusing Trump of embracing "political violence" and using rhetoric reminiscent of Nazi language. Biden pointedly called attention to Trump's divisive remarks, labeling those who opposed him as "vermin" and referencing language reminiscent of Nazi Germany.

Despite facing criticism for a sluggish campaign start and trailing in certain polls, Biden doubled down on his commitment to safeguarding democracy. He emphasised that Trump's reelection would imperil the nation's democratic institutions, positioning himself as a staunch advocate for their preservation.

Responding swiftly, the Trump campaign fired back, accusing Biden of abusing governmental power to target political opponents and interfering in the forthcoming election. Trump himself dismissed Biden's claims, denouncing his presidency as a string of weaknesses and failures while accusing him of fear-mongering.

The forthcoming 2024 election, poised to be fiercely contested, holds high stakes. As Biden continues his campaign push, analysts highlight the intensity of the race, with opinions divided on the potential outcome.

While Biden's campaign identifies Trump as the likely adversary, the Republican nomination contest is yet to commence officially. Trump, facing a criminal trial over his alleged attempts to undermine the 2020 election, encounters hurdles with states like Colorado and Maine barring him from presidential primaries on insurrection grounds.