Biden Accuses Trump of Planning to Rig Elections and Criticizes His Speech

President of the United States Joe Biden issued warnings on Friday targeting his predecessor and likely opponent in next year's presidential election, Donald Trump. At a campaign rally in South Carolina, Biden stated that Trump would try to "steal" the upcoming congressional elections scheduled for November. Midterm elections in the United States are held every four years, halfway through the president's term. They traditionally serve as a referendum on the policies of the incumbent administration and often lead to a change in the majority in the House of Representatives or the Senate. An especially fierce campaign characterizes the current election cycle. The accusations were made during an event organized by the Democratic Party in South Carolina, a state that played a significant role in Biden's electoral path. "You know, he's going to try to steal it" – Biden reportedly said about Trump, referring to the November vote. Earlier that same day, Biden also commented on the former president's speech, asking sarcastically: "Is he still talking?" and suggesting that Trump's lengthy address lacked a clear message. This exchange highlights the exceptionally personal and sharpened tone of the election campaign just months before a crucial election that will decide control of Congress. Biden's visit to South Carolina marked a return to the place where his 2020 presidential campaign regained momentum after weak showings in Iowa and New Hampshire. The president used the occasion to thank local party activists and mobilize the Democratic electorate ahead of a tough electoral battle. The 2026 midterm elections are seen as a prelude to a potential Biden-Trump rematch in the 2028 presidential election. The rhetoric used by the incumbent president indicates that the campaign will focus not only on policy differences but also on direct confrontation with the person and methods of his predecessor.„You know he's going to try to steal it” — Joe Biden