President Biden’s campaign has launched a bold new advertising campaign aimed at branding former President Donald J. Trump as a felon. The campaign’s new television advertisement, part of a $50 million investment in battleground states, highlights Mr. Trump’s criminal conviction and other legal troubles.
The ad’s narrator pulls no punches, stating, “We see Donald Trump for who he is. He’s been convicted of 34 felonies, found liable for sexual assault, and he committed financial fraud.” The ad concludes by framing the election as a choice between “a convicted criminal who is only out for himself” and a president who is “fighting for your family.”
Since Mr. Trump’s trial concluded last month, Democrats have been discussing how to use his conviction in the campaign. While Mr. Trump has been vocal about his legal troubles, Mr. Biden has largely avoided the subject. However, with the first debate between the two candidates approaching, the Biden campaign is ramping up its efforts to contrast Mr. Biden as a leader fighting for the people, while portraying Mr. Trump as a self-serving criminal.
In response to the new ads, a Trump campaign spokesman accused the Biden campaign of leading a coordinated attack against Mr. Trump, though there is no evidence to support this claim. Despite Mr. Trump’s narrow leads in most public polling, there has been a slight shift towards Mr. Biden following the former president’s conviction.
As the election season heats up, the battle between Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump is intensifying, with both campaigns vying for the support of undecided voters. The upcoming debate between the two candidates is sure to be a pivotal moment in the campaign, as they seek to sway voters with their contrasting visions for the future of the country.
