President **Joe Biden has repeatedly described former President **Donald Trump as “a threat to democracy,” arguing that Trump’s actions around the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol attack represent a serious danger to the foundations of American government. Biden has highlighted what he calls Trump’s refusal to fully accept the results of a free election and efforts by some of his allies to challenge democratic norms as central concerns for the country’s future.
Biden and other Democrats say safeguarding democratic institutions and the peaceful transfer of power are essential. They argue that the events of January 6, 2021 — when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the election results — underscored how fragile democratic processes can be.
Trump and his supporters strongly reject Biden’s characterization. They accuse the president and other Democrats of failing to address what they describe as real threats to Americans, such as immigration challenges, rising crime, economic pressures, and international instability. Trump himself has turned Biden’s criticism around, claiming that his rival is the true threat to the country — a claim Biden’s team and fact-checkers dispute.
The political divide in the United States remains deep, with each side framing the stakes differently. Biden focuses on the long-term health of democratic institutions, while Trump’s backers emphasize immediate concerns about security and economic stability. As the 2026 election cycle unfolds, both narratives are likely to shape voter perceptions and campaign messaging.
