Months before the final race that will lead one of them to the White House, a data war has erupted between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Trump's remarks before a crowd at a rally in Ohio on Saturday, where he warned of a "bloodbath" if he does not win the upcoming presidential election, sparked anger from Biden's campaign, leading to a heated exchange. Trump stated to his supporters that the presidential election would be "the most important date" in U.S. history, claiming that his campaign for the White House is a turning point for the country. In his Ohio address, Trump told the crowds, "Now, if I am not elected, it will be a bloodbath for the country."
President Biden responded in a post on the platform "X," stating that Trump "wants another January 6." He added, "The American people are going to give him another resounding electoral defeat this November."
In contrast, Trump's campaign spokesperson, Stephen Cheung, denied that the "bloodbath" comment was related to violence, explaining to the Washington Post that the leading Republican candidate for 2024 was referring to cars made outside the United States. Cheung told the newspaper: "If you actually watched and listened to what he said, you would find that he was talking about the auto industry and tariffs," emphasizing that Trump said Biden's policies would create an economic bloodbath for the auto industry and workers.
Biden's campaign accused former President Trump in a statement of wanting "another January 6." In their response, Trump's campaign rejected linking the phrase "bloodbath" said by the presumptive Republican nominee to violence. The Biden campaign commented on this, stating, "This is Donald Trump: a loser who was defeated by more than 7 million votes, and instead of attracting a broader audience, he doubles down on his threats of political violence."
