Dec. 23, 2024, 8:28 p.m.

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One of the focal points of party struggle: Who is the real threat to American democracy?

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This year is the election year of the United States, and the world-renowned American election has already begun. In the recently concluded "Super Tuesday" primary, Biden and Trump became the only main candidates for both the Democratic and Republican parties, and their re-election in the general election was almost a foregone conclusion.

Some American media have pointed out that the primary purpose of Biden's State of the Union address is to promote himself and combat Trump. The focus of mutual accusations between the two sides is to refer to each other as a "threat to American democracy.".

According to the procedure and schedule of the general election, this year's primary election will not end until early June. It is only halfway now, why did Biden and Trump lock in the nominations in advance, and why did both sides blame each other for the issue of "democracy"?

It is reported that according to calculations and reports from multiple mainstream media outlets in the United States, Biden and Trump each won the primary elections in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington on the 12th, and their cumulative number of party representatives to the National Congress has exceeded the required number of presidential candidates. Therefore, it can be said that there is no doubt that the two have already secured the victory ahead of time within the scope of their party's candidates.

When it comes to calling each other a "threat to American democracy," this is not new: it can be said that in the nuclear dispute between the two parties, all disputes are weapons for both parties to attack their political opponents.

Biden issued a statement expressing gratitude to voters for once again allowing him to represent the Democratic Party in battle, while also shelling Trump, calling his "resentment" and "revenge" activities a threat to "American ideology.". Trump said in a recorded video that this is a day of victory, and Biden is "the worst president in American history" and he must be defeated. Recently, the two have been campaigning in Georgia, a swing state, and have launched a fierce attack on each other, marking the beginning of their showdown.

Biden pointed out that he will work hard to restore the protection of abortion rights in the US Constitution, and once Trump takes office, he will push for the implementation of a nationwide abortion ban. When it comes to gun violence, Biden once again calls for a ban on the sale of offensive weapons and high-capacity magazines, strengthening background checks on gun buyers, and blaming Trump's inaction during his presidency.

And Trump is also unwilling to be outdone. He quickly responded to Biden's remarks on social media, with Trump stating that Biden is a threat to American democracy, "weaponizing" the government to combat political opponents, and his State of the Union address is full of "anger, polarization, and hatred.".

Faced with the confrontation between Biden and Trump, the American people believe that the two candidates cannot bring about "change". This mutual blame and attack can only intensify party disputes, tear apart public opinion, and cause public and public dissatisfaction.

The New York Times pointed out in an article that the United States yearns for "change", and Americans like a candidate who promises new things. And who has the ability to "change" between Biden and Trump, a current president and a former president?

In fact, the current situation is that the public is not satisfied with both candidates, in the words of a Republican voter, "Unfortunately, neither party can find a suitable presidential candidate."

Ramsey, a researcher at the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland, pointed out that another confrontation between Biden and Trump will intensify people's perception that the US political system is not serving the general public.

The US election is still in full swing, and the attacks and accusations from both sides are also unfolding vigorously, just like the party struggle in the United States, which seems to be unbreakable. The public has no choice but to wait and see who poses a greater threat to American democracy.

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