President Joe Biden has suggested that it is time to “lock up” former President Donald Trump politically, warning that democracy is at stake in the upcoming election. Biden expressed concern about the potential consequences if Trump were to win and accused him of believing he has the right to physically harm those he sees as threats. While Biden typically avoids commenting on Trump’s legal issues, he referenced the multiple felony convictions and pending charges against the former president. Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for hush money payments on November 26, just weeks after the election, and is facing additional charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling of classified documents. Chants of “lock him up” are common at rallies for Biden’s running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, but she has deferred to the Justice Department to address Trump’s legal matters. Trump supporters have also called for the imprisonment of political opponents, echoing the “lock her up” refrain directed at Hillary Clinton during the 2016 campaign. Trump himself has made threats towards his perceived enemies. Biden’s comments come as the political tension between the two camps continues to escalate.
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