President Joe Biden recently campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Scranton, Pa., where his remarks took a notably aggressive tone. Biden expressed a desire to physically confront former President Trump, using strong language that surprised many observers. This display of anger is reflective of a broader trend of rage politics in the current election cycle, as discussed in the book 'The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage.'
Rage rhetoric has a long history in American politics, with politicians often leveraging anger to mobilize voters against their opponents. However, Biden's struggle to contain his rage stands out in this context, highlighting the liberating and addictive nature of anger. The contagious nature of rage is evident in the increasing incidents of confrontations and violence across the country.
