In a new interview, President Joe Biden expressed doubts about a peaceful transfer of power in January if former President Donald Trump loses the election. Biden mentioned Trump’s past comments about a potential “bloodbath” if he loses and urged people to take those statements seriously. Trump has previously stated that losing the election would be a “bloodbath for the country” and has raised concerns about the certification process for election results.
Biden also pointed out efforts to complicate the post-election certification processes, such as the recent decision by the Republican-controlled State Election Board in Georgia to give local officials more power over certification. Trump has continued to draw concern over how he would respond to losing the 2024 race, given his past efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his controversial comments about the January 6th Capitol riot.
Biden narrowly defeated Trump in Georgia in the 2020 election, which marked the first time a Democratic presidential nominee won the state since 1992. Trump has indicated that he would pardon those facing convictions related to the Capitol attack if he is elected in November. The full interview with Biden is set to air on Sunday morning, shedding light on the current political climate and concerns surrounding the upcoming presidential election.
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