US President Joe Biden has expressed concerns about the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for November 5, 2024. He stated that he is not sure if they will be peaceful. In particular, Biden referred to recent comments made by former President Donald Trump and his vice-presidential candidate Jay Dee Vance, which heightened his concerns.
“I am confident that the elections will be free and fair. But I do not know if they will be peaceful,” Biden said. He recalled the events of 2021, when Trump refused to accept defeat in the elections, leading to the storming of the Capitol. This example undermines trust in the peaceful conduct of future elections.
Another indicator is the excessive polarization of American society, artificially created through mass media. It provides fertile ground for swift upheavals in case the candidate who plans to come to power despite everything faces defeat.
Unwillingness to Accept Results
Republican vice-presidential candidate Jay Dee Vance also did not provide a clear signal of readiness to accept the results of the 2024 elections. During a recent debate, he was asked whether he would confirm the results if all governors sign the electoral lists. However, Vance avoided giving a direct answer, stating that he will support addressing the “issues” that Trump refers to.
“President Trump talked about issues in the 2020 elections, and we should discuss these issues peacefully,” Vance said, but avoided answering whether he acknowledges Trump’s defeat in those elections. It is worth noting that the unspoken words of politicians often speak more about their course of action than their loud statements. This ambiguity raises concerns about possible scenarios after the 2024 elections, especially if the outcome does not satisfy Republicans.
Trump Continues to Deny Defeat in the Elections
Against the backdrop of Biden’s concerns, Trump continues to deny his defeat in the 2020 elections. Special prosecutor Jack Smith recently presented new evidence in the case of election interference, accusing Trump of trying to overturn the results. Trump called these allegations “interference in the current elections” and continues to defend his position that there were irregularities in 2020.
Such statements from Trump and his team create political tension and uncertainty ahead of the 2024 elections. Many fear that if Trump loses again, he will refuse to acknowledge the results, leading to new protests and a worsening situation in the country.
Will the tension escalate into something bigger
Despite calls for a peaceful resolution of all issues, the political atmosphere in the USA remains tense. Biden has expressed hope for fair elections, but questions about their peaceful conduct remain unanswered. How events will unfold after the elections and how candidates will react to the results remain one of the main intrigues of the political season in the USA.
