Biden doubts peaceful US elections amid Trump’s comments

President Joe Biden has expressed confidence that the upcoming November elections will be conducted fairly and freely, but he’s uncertain if they’ll remain peaceful. His concerns stem from potential threats of violence, specifically from extremist elements within the Republican party. This worry isn’t unfounded, given the country’s increasing tensions and divisive rhetoric.

“I’m confident it will be free and fair. I don’t know whether it will be peaceful,” Biden told reporters as he made the first appearance of his presidency in the White House briefing room.

“The things that Trump has said and the things that he said last time out when he didn’t like the election’s outcome were hazardous.”

With inputs from agencies.