During a recent address to New Hampshire Democrats, President Joe Biden made a statement that has garnered attention. He referenced former President Donald Trump, stating, 'we gotta lock him up,' a phrase that echoes a line used by Trump during his 2016 campaign. This remark was met with applause from the audience.
Biden went on to discuss some of Trump's potential plans for a second term, acknowledging the unusual nature of his own words by saying, 'I know this sounds bizarre – it sounds like if I said this five years ago, you’d lock me up. We gotta lock him up.' He quickly clarified, adding, 'Politically lock him up. Lock him out. That’s what we have to do.'
Vice President Kamala Harris has previously discouraged chants of 'lock him up' directed at Trump, emphasizing that legal matters should be left to the courts. She has urged supporters to focus on defeating Trump through the electoral process.
Biden also addressed the upcoming 2024 election, cautioning Democrats about the potential consequences of a Trump victory. He warned that if Trump were to win, significant changes would occur in the nation. Biden stressed the importance of preventing this outcome or, if necessary, ensuring a strong Democratic majority to counteract any potential repercussions.
These comments reflect the perceived tightness of the race with only two weeks remaining before the election. Both sides are gearing up for what is anticipated to be a closely contested battle for the presidency.
