DEMOCRATS are set to make President Joe Biden their scapegoat after a disastrous election demolition at the hands of Donald Trump.
Biden, 81, has been labelled by a Kamala Harris aide as “the singular reason” the Dems were blown away at the polls – with his history of embarrassing gaffes coming back to haunt their campaign.
GettyJoe Biden has been labelled by one Harris aide as ‘the singular reason’ the Dems were blown away at the polls[/caption]
GettyHarris’ campaign was marred by a history of embarrassing Biden gaffes, claim some Dems[/caption]
One Biden blunder saw him turn his back on his fellow leaders at a meeting of G7 leaders
The Left has already started to roll out reasons for why they were defeated in such seismic fashion.
Vice President Harris took over the reigns months after Trump had already started his own campaign and battles with Biden.
Under Biden many had grown tired of his stance on funding wars and the lack of respect for wider issues such as rising immigration and a dwindling economy.
And with his embarrassing set of blunders piling up it left Harris with an uphill fight to regain voter’s confidence.
Following the bloodbath defeat, one of Harris’ closest aides laid the blame on Biden.
They told Politico: “We ran the best campaign we could, considering Joe Biden was president.
“Joe Biden is the singular reason Kamala Harris and Democrats lost tonight.”
This feeling has been murmuring across the US for weeks with many feeling Harris wasn’t given enough time to convince the public due to Biden’s attempts to keep his nomination.
Aged 81, Biden became the the oldest US leader in history and for voters this age became a clear issue.
Across his 2024 election trail alone he was involved in a number of bumbling mishaps.
He confused Ukraine and Russia’s leaders and even Harris for rival Donald Trump.
Several odd clips from his public events even saw the President bizarrely freeze on the spot, seemingly forget where he was and on one occasion even walk off into the distance by himself.
This sparked concern both inside the Democrat party and for the wider public as Biden’s popularity plunged.
He was later forced to place his confidence in his VP as he dropped out of the race after an unimpressive debate with Trump.
Biden’s an easy scapegoat, but I think it’d be a foolish one because the Democrats lost for more than just Joe Biden
Dr Alan Mendoza
Ever since he has continued to provide entertainment for the Republican party and seemingly not helped out Harris.
Images showed him donning a MAGA hat at a public event as he even slipped up and labelled every supporter of Trump “garbage”.
The comment landed him in hot water as it risked pushing away potential swing voters who were still undecided.
All of these dismal displays has led to Democrats already turning on their current leader and distancing themselves from the 46th President of America.
GettyBiden even introduced his second in command, Kamala Harris, as ‘Vice President Trump’ at the start of the year[/caption]
Donald Trump rejected claims Biden’s age is the problem and insisted his issue is being ‘grossly incompetent’
Dr Alan Mendoza, executive director for the think tank Henry Jackson Society, told The Sun that the past few weeks – including last night – is likely to have riled up Biden.
He said: “I think he’s still annoyed he wasn’t the candidate, I think there’s a part of him that will feel vindicated by Kamala Harris’ defeat.
“He will be thinking, I told them, only I could beat Donald Trump.”
He also warned the Dems that casting the senior politician aside will only do them more harm in the long run.
Alan added: “Biden’s always been gaffe prone, and he was always likely to create a gaffe or two even if he wasn’t the candidate.
“Biden’s an easy scapegoat, but I think it’d be a foolish one because the Democrats lost for more than just Joe Biden.
“They lost because they hadn’t delivered for over four years and that’s not necessarily Biden’s fault.
“The worst thing Democrats could do from their perspective would be to blame Biden, and then pivot to the left.”
I think he’s still annoyed he wasn’t the candidate, I think there’s a part of him that will feel vindicated by Kamala Harris’ defeat
Dr Alan Mendoza
It is still unclear what Harris’ next move may be with the VP yet to speak publicly since the defeat.
Pre-Election Night Harris was surrounded by her Leftist pals from A-list celebrities to former politicians all backing her to keep the White House in the hands of the Dems.
Since her defeat only a few statements have been made from these devoted followers with almost all of the Left still stunned into silence.
Biden is still yet to publicly make a post on Trump either but is believed to have phoned up the incoming President.
Harris is expected to give her first statement since the resounding loss at 4pm ET, local time, from her campaign HQ in Washington DC.
Despite the Dem’s decision to distance themselves from Biden, he and Harris still have to spend the next few weeks working together.
Trump will only be sworn into office in a ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol on January 20.
Leaving the Dems still in control of the White House until they are permanently booted out for the next four years.
Donald Trump has won… so what now?
TRUMP is now set to become the 47th POTUS – but not until January.
He will be inaugurated after a transition period in the coming weeks where he can plan and organise the upcoming administration.
On January 20 2025, Trump will be sworn into office in a ceremony held at the US Capitol in Washington DC.
After taking the Oath of Office, he will officially begin his term.
Once in the Oval Office, he can officially nominate key cabinet members likely selected during the transition period.
These appointments need to be confirmed by the Senate.
Trump can then begin implementing his agenda through executive orders, which are legally binding directives to federal agencies.
Early engagements often focus on key priorities like economic plans, healthcare, or national security.
He may also begin discussions with members of Congress to ensure cooperation on their legislative agenda.
The ‘First 100 days’ will be a critical period for Trump to establish himself as President and set the tone for his four-year term in power.
APOne bizarre moment saw Biden appear to freeze[/caption]
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