Biden's Presidential Run: Inspired by Charlottesville and Trump's Alleged Divisive Remarks

President Biden shared his motivations for running for the 2020 presidency, citing the events in Charlottesville and former President Trump's response as key factors.

President Biden delivered a powerful address at the Democratic National Convention, outlining his reasons for seeking the nation's highest office in 2020. One pivotal moment that sparked his decision, he revealed, was the infamous Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, where white supremacists and counter-protesters clashed violently.

"Those protesters out in the street, they have a point," Biden emphasized, acknowledging the disparities faced by marginalized communities. He condemned the loss of innocent lives during the rally and expressed his commitment to finding a ceasefire and ending the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Biden's Presidential Run: Inspired by Charlottesville and Trump's Alleged Divisive Remarks

Biden's speech served as a platform for sharp criticisms of former President Trump, accusing him of fueling divisions within society. He rebutted Trump's assertion that there were "fine people" on "both sides" of the Charlottesville protest, a claim debunked by fact-checkers.

"I never thought I'd stand before a crowd of Democrats and refer to a president who's a liar so many times," Biden lamented. He denounced Trump's attacks on abortion rights and the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, warning that Trump "is going to find out the power of women in 2024."

Biden's Presidential Run: Inspired by Charlottesville and Trump's Alleged Divisive Remarks

Biden also criticized Trump for his alleged derogatory remarks about military members who had died in battle. "Who in the hell does he think he is?" Biden exclaimed. "There's no words for a person... not worthy of being commander in chief. Period."

Throughout his address, Biden praised his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. "Selecting Kamala was the very first decision I made... and it was the best decision I made my whole career," he declared. "She's tough, she's experienced, and she has enormous integrity."

Biden's Presidential Run: Inspired by Charlottesville and Trump's Alleged Divisive Remarks

Biden drew attention to the January 6th Capitol Hill riots, warning of the threat to democracy posed by Trump's refusal to accept election results. "Donald Trump says he will refuse to accept the election result if he loses again," Biden cautioned. "He means it... In his words, and that he'll be a dictator on day one."

Highlighting the stakes of the upcoming election, Biden implored his supporters to exercise their power. "History is in your hands, not hyperbole," he emphasized. "It's in your hands. America's future is in your hands."

Biden's Presidential Run: Inspired by Charlottesville and Trump's Alleged Divisive Remarks

Biden's personal journey from humble beginnings to the Oval Office served as a testament to the American dream. "Nowhere else in the world could a kid with a stutter and modest beginnings... grow up to sit behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office," he declared, inspiring hope and optimism among his listeners.