President Joe Biden is quickly leveraging former President Donald Trump’s felony convictions for political gain, with significant financial investment. The Biden campaign announced a $50 million advertising campaign targeting Trump, including a television ad set to air in battleground states.
This substantial expenditure is allocated for the remainder of June, a crucial period leading up to the first presidential debate on June 27. The 30-second TV ad, titled “Character Matters,” focuses on Trump’s legal issues, highlighting the 34 felony convictions from his Manhattan hush-money case, his liability for sexual assault, and a New York judge’s ruling of financial fraud.
In contrast, the ad portrays Biden as a leader focused on lowering healthcare costs and ensuring big corporations pay their fair share. It frames the election as a choice between “a convicted criminal who’s only out for himself and a president who’s fighting for your family.”
Michael Tyler, Biden campaign’s communications director, emphasized in a statement to Business Insider that Trump, now a convicted felon, continues to seek power and revenge. He accused Trump of encouraging the violent mob on January 6 and prioritizing personal gain over public service.
Trump and his campaign have dismissed his legal challenges as political persecution, accusing Biden of orchestrating a conspiracy to influence the election, though these claims lack evidence. Notably, Trump’s legal setbacks have all occurred in state courts.
Additionally, the Biden campaign is investing a seven-figure sum to target Black, Latino, and Asian American voters. This effort includes tailored ads emphasizing the Affordable Care Act’s significance for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander voters, Biden’s stance against corporate greed for Spanish-speaking audiences, and his positive impact on Black communities.
Biden’s campaign aims to reverse recent polling trends showing Trump with a narrow lead nationally and in key swing states. Polls indicate Biden and Trump are virtually tied in Virginia, a state Biden won by a significant margin in 2020. Despite Biden’s current challenges in Virginia, many believe the state will support him again in the fall.
Biden’s approval ratings have dropped to record lows, partly due to criticism from progressive voters over his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. He also faces scrutiny on economic issues, despite strong job numbers and an unemployment rate below 4% since January 2022.
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