The Biden administration was strongly criticized by the White House on Sunday for the comparison made by former President Trump, likening it to the infamous Gestapo police force in Nazi Germany.
Deputy press secretary Andrew Bates emphasized that President Biden aims to unite the American people by upholding democratic values and the rule of law. Instead of promoting extremist ideologies, such as echoing the dangerous rhetoric of fascists and associating with Neo Nazis, the President focuses on debunking conspiracy theories that have tragically claimed the lives of courageous police officers. This inclusive approach has resulted in a significant decrease in violent crime, marking the most substantial reduction in 50 years.
During a retreat for Republican donors in Florida on Saturday night, Trump expressed his frustration with the numerous felony charges he is currently facing. According to The New York Times, he alleged that these cases were orchestrated by the Biden White House.
According to audio obtained by The New York Times, Trump expressed his view on the administration, stating, “These people are running a Gestapo administration. And it’s the only thing they have. And it’s the only way they’re going to win, in their opinion, and it’s actually killing them. But it doesn’t bother me.”
Saturday’s event showcased a lineup of influential Republican lawmakers, some of whom are being considered as potential running mates for Trump in the upcoming November election. The event also highlighted the campaign’s impressive achievement of raising $76 million in April. With this substantial financial support, the campaign emphasized the need for Trump to broaden his appeal and secure victory in November by expanding the electoral map.
During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum essentially confirmed the comments made by former President Donald Trump at the event on Saturday.
According to Burgum, the comment he made was not the main focus of his discussion. He mentioned that it was a brief remark that didn’t directly relate to the topic at hand. Burgum, who is a potential candidate to join Trump on the GOP ticket in November, shared this perspective.
Burgum added that a majority of Americans believe the ongoing trial he is facing is driven by political motives.
Trump made comments about the secret police force that Nazi leaders used to suppress political opposition and target Jewish people during the Holocaust.
Trump continues to draw criticism for his use of language reminiscent of dictatorships during World War II. His remarks on Saturday were just the latest example of this.
In several instances, the ex-president has asserted that immigrants who entered the United States unlawfully were “poisoning the blood” of the nation. Democrats contended that this choice of words echoed the rhetoric used by Adolf Hitler.
In the past year, Trump also labeled his political opponents as “vermin,” portraying them as a threat to the country from within. This statement drew severe criticism from his critics, who argued that his language mirrored that of dictators like Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
