Trump’s “Bloodbath” Utterance Causes Concern
The tone in the US election campaign is getting sharper. During a rally by former President Trump in Ohio, the focus was initially on risks to the US auto industry. However, the Republican unexpectedly mentioned a “bloodbath,” causing confusion.
The designated Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, predicted the likely end of American democracy in the event of defeat in November. “If we do not win this election, I do not believe there will be another election in this country,” Trump told supporters in Ohio.
He referred to the upcoming presidential election on November 5 as the “most important date” in the history of the USA. “The date – remember, November 5 – will, I believe, be the most crucial date in the history of our country.”
China’s Automotive Plans
Trump stirred up concern with his suggestion that if he is not elected, there will be a “bloodbath.” The exact meaning behind his statement remained unclear, as he was discussing risks to the US auto industry and tariffs in his speech.
Regarding alleged plans by China to manufacture cars in Mexico and then sell them in the US, he said, “They will not be able to sell those cars if I am elected. If I am not elected, there will be a bloodbath overall; that will be the minimum, it will be a bloodbath for the country. That will be the minimum. But they will not be able to sell those cars.”
A Threat?
Biden’s campaign team interpreted the remarks as a threat. They accused the “loser” of the 2020 election of once again “threatening with political violence.” Referring to the Capitol storming on January 6, 2021, the statement said, “He wants another January 6, but the American people will deliver him another defeat this November, as they continue to reject his extremism, propensity for violence, and thirst for revenge.”
Toughest US Election Campaign in History Expected
Trump and Biden have now secured the necessary delegate votes in the primary elections to be nominated again for the presidential election on November 5. Just under eight months before the US presidential election, the incumbent and challenger are neck and neck in winning the voters’ favor. It’s already evident that this will be one of the most challenging election campaigns in US history.
The age of the two candidates also plays a role in the campaign. Biden is 81, Trump is 77 years old. Biden recently tried to dispel concerns about his age and go on the offensive. “One candidate is too old and mentally unfit to be president. The other is me,” Biden said at a gala event in Washington.
The 81-year-old has had several slip-ups recently. For example, in February, he confused Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi with the Mexican head of state. However, his 77-year-old competitor Trump has also been known to make mix-ups. He recently confused Biden with former US President Barack Obama.
At a gala event in Washington, Biden also said, “The lies about the 2020 election, the conspiracy to overturn, and the support of the January 6 uprising represent the greatest threat to our democracy since the American Civil War.”