Washington, March 13, 2024, The Europe Today: In a historic turn of events, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ nominations, paving the way for the first U.S. presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years. The primaries on Tuesday were crucial for securing the required delegates.
President Joe Biden secured the Democratic nomination by surpassing the 1,968-delegate threshold needed. As results came in from various states, including Georgia, Mississippi, Washington state, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Democrats living abroad, Biden issued a statement criticizing what he termed as Trump’s “campaign of resentment, revenge, and retribution.”
Former President Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination after obtaining the 1,215 delegates required. The contests took place in four states, including the battleground of Georgia, where Trump is facing criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn the state’s 2020 results.
Trump, in a video posted on social media, emphasized the need to focus on defeating Biden in the upcoming election. He outlined key priorities, including border security, economic growth, and drilling initiatives.
Biden faced minimal opposition within the Democratic primary campaign, with liberal activists expressing frustration over his stance on Israel’s conflict in Gaza. Despite a token protest in the form of a “vote uncommitted” movement, Biden secured the nomination.
Both candidates have shifted their focus to the general election scheduled for November 5, with dueling rallies held in Georgia. Trump repeated his claims of election fraud, while Biden embarked on a more aggressive campaign phase, announcing a tour of battleground states and a substantial ad buy.
As the electoral battle intensifies, Democrats maintain a financial edge over Republicans, with the Biden campaign reporting a $10 million fundraising surge in the 24 hours following Biden’s State of the Union speech. The stage is now set for a historic rematch between Biden and Trump, shaping the narrative for the upcoming election.
