Biden vs Trump is now confirmed.
The outcomes of the primary contests in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington state were largely expected, with both President Biden and former President Trump securing significant victories. These wins ensured that each man obtained the delegate majority required to secure his party's nomination for the upcoming national conventions.
Despite the primary calendar being only halfway through, Tuesday's results represented a defining moment for a nation grappling with its choices in the 2024 election. It is now certain that the fall election will see a rematch between two controversial and unpopular presidents. Biden, at 81, is already the oldest president in U.S. history, while the 77-year-old Trump is facing legal challenges, including the possibility of decades in prison. This rematch, the first involving two former presidents since 1912, is likely to deepen the country's political and cultural divisions over the next eight months.
In a statement, Biden celebrated his nomination while portraying Trump as a serious threat to democracy. According to Biden, Trump's campaign is based on "resentment, revenge, and retribution," posing a significant danger to the fundamental principles of America. Trump, on the other hand, posted a video on social media celebrating what he called "a great day of victory," but quickly turned his focus to criticizing Biden, whom he referred to as "the worst president in the history of our country." Both candidates secured dominant victories in Tuesday's primaries in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington, with voting also taking place later in Hawaii's Republican caucus.
