Former President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims on Monday, alleging that Democrats orchestrated a coup against President Joe Biden. Trump asserted that Democrats pressured Biden to end his 2024 campaign and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, referring to it as a coup without providing evidence.
Trump stated, 'They staged a coup against the president of the United States. They went and told him, 'You’re leaving, you’re way down in the polls.'' He further added, 'This is a coup. They took him, they said 'Even though you got 14 million votes, you’re out.' And he said, 'I’m not going out.''
The decision for Biden to withdraw from the race followed a poor debate performance in late June, prompting party leaders, lawmakers, and donors to urge the president to step aside. This move represents a significant gamble for Democrats, as they aim to reset a faltering campaign with a new nominee just months before the election.
Meanwhile, Trump's campaign appears to be gaining momentum, with a united Republican National Convention boosting his support base following recent events.
