President Biden’s campaign has taken a bold step in portraying former President Donald J. Trump as a criminal in a new television advertisement. The ad highlights Trump’s criminal conviction and aims to brand him as a felon. This move comes as a response to growing pressure from Democrats for Biden to be more aggressive in attacking Trump after his felony conviction by a New York jury.
The ad, which is part of a $50 million investment in battleground states, accuses Trump of being convicted of 34 felonies, being found liable for sexual assault, and committing financial fraud. The narrator in the ad clearly states, “We see Donald Trump for who he is.” The campaign is trying to contrast Trump’s criminal record with Biden’s image as a president fighting for the American people.
Since the conclusion of Trump’s trial, Democrats have been strategizing on how to use his criminal conviction in the upcoming election. Biden’s approval ratings have recently hit a low point, so this aggressive campaign against Trump could be a way to regain support from voters.
This advertisement is a clear attempt to sway undecided voters by painting a vivid picture of the election as a choice between a convicted criminal who only cares about himself and a president who is dedicated to fighting for the well-being of American families. It remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be in the long run, but it certainly marks a significant shift in Biden’s approach to the campaign.