In April 2025, former President Donald Trump launched a series of scathing attacks against President Joe Biden following Biden’s remarks that Trump interpreted as “forbidden” and deeply offensive. The controversy ignited after Biden, during a campaign event, suggested that Trump should be “locked up”—a statement that Trump vehemently condemned as “election interference” and a “stupid statement,” asserting that Biden was orchestrating legal actions against him. The Times of India
Trump’s fury was further fueled by Biden’s criticisms during his State of the Union address, where Biden referred to Trump as his “predecessor” multiple times, accusing him of failing in his presidential duties and undermining democracy. In response, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, branding Biden as “angry and mentally disturbed,” and accusing him of suffering from “Trump derangement syndrome.” Trump also labeled Biden as “a threat to democracy,” criticizing him for allegedly weaponizing the government against political opponents. Deccan Herald+1Business & Finance News+1Business & Finance News+1Deccan Herald+1
The tension escalated when Trump appeared to freeze for over 30 seconds during a speech at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting. Biden’s campaign seized upon the moment, questioning Trump’s mental fitness. Trump retaliated by claiming the pause was a standard “musical interlude” in his speeches and accused the Biden campaign of spreading “disinformation.” He countered by highlighting Biden’s own verbal gaffes and instances of confusion during public appearances. The Independent
Amid these personal attacks, Trump also criticized Biden’s foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding the Ukraine conflict. He blamed Biden, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, for the ongoing war, asserting that such a conflict would not have occurred under his administration. Trump condemned a recent Russian missile strike in Sumy that resulted in civilian casualties, attributing the tragedy to what he termed “Biden’s war.” POLITICO+1DIE WELT+1
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, these exchanges underscore the intensifying rivalry between Trump and Biden, with both candidates engaging in increasingly personal and aggressive rhetoric. The political landscape remains highly polarized, with each side accusing the other of undermining democratic principles and national stability.
