Share this @internewscast.com

WASHINGTON — President Biden is shifting more into campaign mode, with plans to increasingly attack his likely 2024 Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, after some of his allies have urged him to do so in recent days, according to five people familiar with the matter.

Biden personally made the decision to criticize Trump on more than policy during an event Thursday with United Auto Workers, according to two of the people, after privately expressing dismay that union members might support his predecessor over him. He also took a punchier approach to his typical swipes at Trump during a fundraiser that same day, saying “since I came off the sidelines to go toe to toe with Donald Trump we haven’t stopped winning.”

“The truth is, this guy can’t get tired of losing,” Biden added.

The president was “very tapped in” as Tuesday’s election results rolled in that night and were analyzed the following morning, as one person familiar with the matter described it. Multiple people familiar with the matter said he felt buoyed by Democrats’ strong showing after a string of polling that showed Biden losing to Trump in key battleground states.

“The fight that he has in him is starting to come out,” one Biden ally close to the White House said.

It’s an energy some of the president’s supporters have been looking for him to show at his public events.

“We’d all like to see him inject some more energy into his speeches and his appearances,” another Biden ally close to the White House said.

One Democratic strategist said “the path to stronger political standing is a stronger contrast message with Trump.”

“Re-electing Biden in the abstract is not as potent of a message as reelecting President Biden against Donald Trump,” the strategist said.

As Biden prepared for his UAW event, he saw an opportunity to do more than just outline what he has done for union workers, one person familiar with the matter said. Already, he he planned to criticize Trump over his record on manufacturing jobs — a line of attack he plans to continue, two people familiar with the matter said. But the idea of Trump peeling off his labor support after Biden joined the picket line during the UAW strike and has designated himself “the most pro-union president in history” made him want to go further, these people said.

“When you were in the middle of the fight, I stood and others stood with you, shoulder to shoulder, on that picket line. My predecessor went to a non-union shop and attacked you,” Biden told the UAW audience. “I hope you guys have a memory. Where I come from, it matters.”

A White House official said the president still doesn’t plan to fully engage in campaigning against Trump until early next year. “Not every day at every event, but we’ll look for opportunities to do it,” the official said.

Biden has been talking to people outside the White House this past week who’ve been telling him that he needs to start hitting Trump and hitting him hard, and not wait until next year, according to two people familiar with the conversations.

“You can’t have Trump out there slapping him and not hit back,” said the ally who argues the fight Biden has is starting to come out publicly. “He’s getting a little ticked off. He wants to whack him back.”

People familiar with the planning said the president will continue to attack Trump not just on economic issues — drawing a contrast between their records in office — but also on abortion. Biden criticized Trump by name on Thursday over his abortion record. It’s an issue where voters in Tuesday’s elections overwhelmingly favored Democrats.

“The only reason abortion is banned in America is because of Donald Trump,” Biden said at a campaign fundraiser on Thursday. “The reason fundamental rights have been stripped away from the American people for the first time in history is because of Donald Trump.”

 

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Blue city officers flocking to cop-friendly red states, police leader says: ‘Why would anyone stay?’

Police Officers Moving to Red States in Droves: ‘What’s the Point of Staying?’ Says Union Leader

In cities predominantly overseen by Democratic leaders, law enforcement officers are relocating…
Elon Musk to hold Tesla investor vote on xAI investment, rules out merger

Elon Musk Plans Tesla Investor Vote on xAI Investment, Rules Out Merger

Elon Musk has dismissed the possibility of merging Tesla with xAI, but…
Portrait of Przemyslaw Jeziorski.

Masked Gunman Kills College Professor at Ex-Wife’s Home in Greece, Leading to Intense Manhunt

A COLLEGE professor has been shot and killed while visiting his family…
Donald Trump being helped off stage at a campaign event.

Why a Major Tragedy Was Nearly Averted in the Trump Assassination Attempt – More Needs to Be Done

A FORMER Secret Service agent has highlighted that Donald Trump’s troubled rally…
Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, AP-NORC poll says

AP-NORC Poll Finds Most Teens, Especially Girls, View College as Crucial for Career and Life Skills Development

PHOENIX (AP) — A recent survey reveals that the majority of American…
French right-wing National Rally party HQ raided by police in 'harassment operation'

French Police Raid National Rally Party Headquarters in Alleged Harassment Action

The headquarters of the French right-wing National Rally party were searched on…
One year later: Trump assassination attempt led to Secret Service overhaul

A Year After: How the Attempted Assassination of Trump Transformed the Secret Service

Here’s a look at what went wrong, what’s been done to address…
A gang surrounding a car, attacking the driver.

Drake’s Rapper Friend Stabbed in London Post-Concert Amid Horrifying Scene of Crowd Attacking Car and Shattering Windshield

A RAPPER was stabbed hours after watching Drake’s final Wireless Festival set.…
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski wins the celebrity American Century Championship

Ex-NHL Star Joe Pavelski Claims Victory at Celebrity American Century Championship

The golf event included famous athletes, actors, musicians and more. In South…
Trump says US will send missiles to Ukraine

Trump Announces US Missile Support for Ukraine

On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to supply Ukraine…
'9-1-1' star Aisha Hinds says she got "calls and texts" from family and friends about the agonizing death of Bobby last season. 

‘9-1-1’ Star Aisha Hinds Shares She Received “Calls and Texts” from Family and Friends Regarding Bobby’s Heart-wrenching Death Last Season.

“9-1-1” fans are still unsettled over Captain Bobby Nash’s death from April,…
Kanye West slams ex-assistant's 'absurd' sexual assault claims

Kanye West Denies Former Assistant’s ‘Outrageous’ Sexual Assault Allegations

Kanye West has responded to the updated lawsuit filed by his former…