Former President Donald Trump faces criticism for a video on Truth Social featuring a pickup truck with a bound and apparently kidnapped depiction of President Joe Biden, sparking concerns about incitement to violence.
Former President Donald Trump has faced criticism for posting a video on his Truth Social platform that featured a pickup truck branded with his Make America Great Again (MAGA) slogan along with an image depicting President Joe Biden bound and apparently kidnapped in the vehicle’s back. This depiction was part of a video showcasing two trucks embellished with flags and “Trump 2024” messages, and according to Trump’s caption, the footage was captured in Long Island, New York. The post has sparked concerns among critics about its potential to incite violent behavior towards President Biden.
Prominent voices such as Joyce Alene White Vance, a former US attorney, have expressed alarm over the post, urging the Secret Service to take Trump’s actions seriously, considering them “out of bounds.” The US Secret Service, in response to inquiries, has maintained its stance of not commenting on matters that pertain to protective intelligence.
The Biden campaign has also weighed in on the matter, emphasizing the importance of taking any incitement of political violence by Trump seriously, especially in light of the January 6 Capitol attack. Meanwhile, Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump’s campaign, defended the imagery on the truck by citing previous instances of calls for violence against Trump and his family.
This incident has once again highlighted the deep divisions and ongoing tension within US political discourse.
