Biden and Trump Spar Over Democracy's Future as Jan. 6 Anniversary Looms

In a series of speeches, President Biden and Donald Trump are each portraying the other as a threat to democracy ahead of the 2024 election. Biden emphasizes the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and accuses Trump of being willing to sacrifice democracy to regain power. Trump counters by accusing Biden of weaponizing government against political opponents, without evidence. Both candidates are using the narrative of defending democracy as a central theme in their campaigns, with Trump's tactics including dismissing the Jan. 6 rioters' arrests as unjust and Biden focusing on the risk of political violence. The clash highlights the high stakes of the upcoming election, where the integrity of the U.S. democratic system is being debated.