Thu Oct 24 09:40:00 UTC 2024: – President Joe Biden, speaking to campaign workers in New Hampshire, stated, “We’ve got to lock him up,” referring to former President Donald Trump.
– Trump reacted the following day, claiming Biden’s comments demonstrate his political persecution, suggesting Biden is behind the legal actions against him.
– Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and faces additional charges in three other cases related to classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
– Biden implied Trump believed he could “eliminate” perceived threats, expressing that his comment meant to “politically lock him up” rather than physically.
– Biden’s remarks came amidst a context where Democratic leaders have generally avoided discussing Trump’s legal issues, focusing instead on electoral strategies.
– Trump’s campaign spokesperson criticized Biden, arguing that his comments reveal a plan to politically persecute Trump rather than compete fairly in the elections.

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