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US President Joe Biden had not commented on Donald Trump for a long time.
On Tuesday he once again handed out against his predecessor to support his party colleague Terry McAuliffe in the election campaign.
Joe Biden, US President:
“How well do you know Terry's opponents? Remember: I ran against Donald Trump. And Terry is up against a supporter of Donald Trump. Terry's opponent doesn't like to talk about it, but to win the Republican nomination, he joined Donald Trump. "
In a week, Virginia will elect a new governor.
The Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin has the support of Donald Trump, who continues to have great influence in the party.
But in order not to alienate moderate voters, Youngkin tries to keep his distance from Trump.
The Democrats do not want to allow this maneuver.
President Biden also puts his finger in the wound.
Joe Biden, US President:
“There was a price he had to pay to be nominated, and he paid it. But now he doesn't want to talk about Trump anymore. Well, I do. "
“Youngkin will not allow Donald Trump to campaign for him in this state. And yet he is ready to ensure his loyalty in private. Why not in public? What is he trying to hide? Is there a problem with Trump being here? Is he embarrassed? "
Current polls show that the candidates are practically on par with the voters.
And that, although Biden still won the US election in Virginia with a 10 percentage point lead over Donald Trump.
Joe Biden, US President:
“You made this progress because you had the courage and the wisdom to oppose the extremism that grips the Republican Party across America. Remember, the Republican Party is no good. For no joke. For nothing. "
Biden's aggressive speech is no coincidence.
The gubernatorial election in Virginia is seen as a barometer for the nationwide midterm elections in the coming year.
The midterms will decide which party controls Congress.
And they count as a referendum on Joe Biden's presidency.
His request is therefore clear and precise.
Joe Biden, US President:
“So Virginia, show yourselves! Show yourselves how you did it for Barack and me! Show yourselves how you did it for me and Kamala! "