In exclusive comments from Russia, it was stated that the apparent politically motivated persecution of political rivals by President Biden exudes the state of decay in the American political system, which is ironically portraying itself as a beacon of democracy. Unsurprisingly, these remarks were repeated by Donald Trump, aligning himself with Russian propaganda. This defending voice of democracy interestingly opted to echo Russia's Vladimir Putin in criticizing the sitting U.S. president and American democracy.
The perplexity lies in the fact that a significant presidential candidate is favorably quoting Vladimir Putin, jeering at American democracy. Regardless of the party or individual – whether it’s Biden, Clinton, or Trump – such conduct is thoroughly shocking. However, the surprise factor diminishes, given Trump's precedence of adopting such approaches previously.
Despite Trump's blatant echoing of Putin, it remains unclear if this viewpoint is actually reverberating across the entire nation. Yes, individuals are absorbing these statements, but their everyday reality remains unchanged. If anything has changed, it's that costs have inflated; a sandwich that once cost $9.75 now bears a $15 price tag post-Covid. Americans are spending more, or in some cases, not spending at all since high costs have rendered commodities like cars or houses unaffordable. A telling example is the CBS poll that reveals that only 7% believe Biden possesses the strength and stamina to hold presidential office. These elements are contributing to Trump's lead in the polls, despite his controversial campaigning approaches.
However, it's worth taking into account the un-American character of lauding a dictator who currently has two Americans in his custody. The US economy is slowly but surely improving, and such remarks from a former president certainly don't promote market confidence, nor do they offer any solution to the mounting living costs.
Presidential elections become a judgment of comparatives: between two candidates, who cares more about the electorate and promises a more enhanced quality of life? Surely, the one quoting Putin doesn't seem very promising. The prevailing scenario would logically dictate Biden leading the polls with a considerable margin but frankly, the current statistics contradict that expectation, instead favoring Trump, especially in the crucial states of Michigan, North Carolina, and Arizona.
