Trump criticizes Biden: worst government ever!

Trump criticizes Biden: worst government ever!

At a meeting with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, former US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Joe Biden's government. Trump described the bid administration as "useless" and "incapable" and stated that it was the "worst in the history of the United States", worse than that of Jimmy Carter, who died in December 2022 at the age of 100. Despite his harsh criticism of Carter, Trump paid tribute to the deceased president by visiting his coffin in the Capitol and participating in the state funeral service.

Trump took the opportunity to repeat his controversial claim that the 2020 presidential election was influenced by fraud. These claims contributed to the violent storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, an event that many viewed as a black day in the history of US democracy. During this turbulent hours, US President Joe Biden was in a different role: he described the violence on the Capitol as "medieval hell" and emphasized that the police had to fight bravely against the attackers for three hours, while Trump was in a private dining room and did not act. The parliamentary committee of inquiry accused Trump to have remained idle while violence, which some MPs classified as a conscious decision.

The consequences of the political division

Developments related to the Capitol storm have far-reaching consequences for the political landscape in the United States. Political trends indicate an impending crisis of democracy. The possible re -election of Trump could further weaken the already tense democratic institutions. Even a victory of Joe Biden would not automatically solve the existing problems in the political system.

The loss of trust in the population into the integrity of the elections and the role of the congress is constantly increasing. This polarization has turned into an identity -based social division, in which Democrats become increasingly liberal and republicans. The historical roots of this split lie in the new sorting of the parties in dealing with topics such as racism and discrimination.

The storm on the Capitol represents a turning point that questions the tradition of peaceful change of power. A significant part of the Republicans is convinced that Joe Biden is not the lawful president. These desperate views lead to increasing politicization of the election processes and raise questions about the legitimacy of elections. In the United States, there are growing concerns about the erosion of democratic institutions and a possible state crisis that could endanger the state's ability to act, which could also have an impact on international relationships.

The events and tensions that result from the political arguments show the fragile foundations of American democracy. The time until the next presidential election on November 5, 2024 could be crucial to clarify whether the United States can preserve its democratic values ​​or whether autocratic tendencies will continue to increase. In this context, Trump remains a controversial but influential figure.

For further information on the background and the current developments, see the reporting of OE24 , Zeit and swp .