Biden Drops a Bombshell, Reveals What Could Happen to Americans If Trump Loses The 2024 Election
In a revealing and deeply significant interview, President Joe Biden spoke with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, marking his first public conversation since the surprising announcement that he would not seek reelection in 2024.
This exclusive dialogue provided a rare and candid look into Biden’s mindset as he prepares to step away from the presidency, shedding light on his reflections about the state of American democracy and the pressing challenges the nation faces, particularly in the context of the upcoming election, as reported by CBS News on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
The interview, conducted at the White House, came just weeks after Biden’s announcement on July 21 that he would not pursue a second term.
This decision was met with widespread surprise and has dramatically altered the political landscape.
As one of the most prominent figures in the Democratic Party, Biden’s withdrawal from the race opens the field for other Democratic contenders while amplifying the significance of the Republican race, where former President Donald Trump remains a central figure.
Costa, known for his extensive coverage of Biden’s political career, including as the co-author of “Peril” with Bob Woodward, has followed Biden closely throughout his time in office.
His recent work has focused on Biden’s engagements with organized labor and interactions with supporters in key battleground states.
This interview provided a platform for Biden to articulate his reasons for stepping aside and to share his views on the future of the nation he has led.
Central to Biden’s conversation with Costa were his reflections on the health of American democracy.
As a seasoned politician with decades of experience, Biden has a unique perspective on the nation’s democratic institutions and processes.
His concerns about the future, particularly with respect to the potential return of Donald Trump to the presidency, were palpable throughout the interview.
Biden’s apprehensions about Trump were starkly expressed when Costa asked him about the likelihood of a peaceful transfer of power in January 2025.
Biden responded with a level of concern that was both direct and alarming: “If Trump loses, I’m not confident at all,” he stated, signaling his fear that Trump’s rhetoric and actions could lead to significant turmoil.
“He means what he says. We don’t take him seriously. He means it, all the stuff about, ‘If we lose, there’ll be a bloodbath, it’ll have to be a stolen election.'”
These comments underscore Biden’s deep worry about the state of the nation’s democratic processes.
His remarks reflect a broader anxiety shared by many within the Democratic Party and beyond—an anxiety that the integrity of American elections could be seriously compromised.
Biden pointed out specific actions being taken at local and state levels that could threaten the fairness of the election, particularly efforts to influence how votes are counted.
“Look what they’re trying to do now in the local election districts where people count the votes,” Biden warned. “Or putting people in place in states that they’re going to count the votes, right?”
Biden’s decision to step away from the 2024 race also emerged as a focal point of the interview.
For a politician who has been a fixture in American public life for over five decades, this decision was monumental. Biden has served the nation as a senator, vice president, and finally as the 46th president of the United States.