Biden and Trump Engage in Verbal Sparring as 2024 Election Looms

As the 2024 White House campaign intensifies, US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been engaging in verbal sparring. Biden expressed his determination to run for a second term to prevent a Republican victory, stating, "we cannot let him win." Trump, on the other hand, questioned Biden's age and suitability for a political rematch. Although neither candidate has officially secured their party's nomination, Trump is currently leading the Republican race despite facing multiple criminal cases. Meanwhile, Biden is considered the presumptive Democratic nominee as the incumbent president. Opinion polls suggest a close race between the two candidates. Speaking at a fundraising event near Boston, Biden admitted that if Trump wasn't running, he might not have entered the race. However, he emphasized the importance of preventing Trump's win. This marked the first time Biden unequivocally linked his aspirations for a second term with opposing Trump's comeback bid. Trump, during a televised town hall, dismissed concerns about abusing power and expressed doubts about Biden's physical and mental capabilities for the demanding campaign ahead. Notably, Trump decided to skip the fourth Republican presidential debate, which took place in Alabama.