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True Republicans want the cult of Trump gone and us to get back to our true values VOTER NICK GERLACH ON THE DILEMMA THAT MANY NOW FACE
Fathers will be turning in their graves.” Biden is already the oldest president in US history, while Trump is a defendant in four criminal cases.
Guilty verdicts could land him in prison for decades.
The rematch – the first one since 1956 – will deepen the nation’s political and cultural divides over the eight-month grind that lies ahead.
Biden celebrated the nomination while casting Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
He claimed his predecessor is running a campaign of resentment, revenge and retribution that threatens the very idea of America. Biden said: “I am honoured the broad coalition of voters representing the rich diversity of the Democratic Party has put their faith in me once again to lead our party in a moment when the threat Trump poses is greater than ever.”
Trump celebrated “a great day of victory”, adding: “But now we have to get back to work because we have the worst president in the history of our country. We’re not going to take time to celebrate. We’ll celebrate in eight months when the election is over.”
He is facing 88 felony counts in four criminal cases in New York, Florida and Georgia involving handling of classified documents and the attempt to overturn the 2020 election, among other alleged crimes. This month, he is due to stand trial over claims he covered up a £100,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels in the 2016 presidential campaign.
It is claimed the money was to keep her quiet about a sexual encounter she claimed she had with Trump in 2006. He has denied he slept with her.
Last year, a jury in a civil court found he had sexually abused author E Jean Carroll decades ago.
Trump has been hit in the civil courts with over half a billion dollars in damages and fines over business dealings and defaming Ms Carroll.
Yesterday, Trump secured a minor victory as some charges were dropped against him and co-defendants in the
Georgia election interference case. Fulton County superior court judge Scott Mcafee quashed six charges but said: “This does not mean the entire indictment is dismissed.”
Three of the six charges involve Trump. Mr Mcafee also noted that prosecutors can seek a reindictment for the six counts that were ditched.
Trump also faces questions about his policies and his relationships with controversial world leaders.
He met privately on Friday with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán, who has rolled back democracy in his country.
Biden, who would be 86 at the end of his next term if he wins, is trying to assure a sceptical electorate he can physically and mentally thrive in the world’s most important job.
Voters are also unhappy with him on immigration and inflation.
And he has angered some people from his party’s progressive base who say he has not done enough to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.