In a highly publicized, extraordinarily aggressive tone and harsh campaign speech, Mr. Joe Biden complained that Donald Trump and his “extremist” followers in the Republican Party pose a threat to the foundations of American democracy itself. This follows yesterday’s revelation that FBI agents who ransacked Trump’s home in Florida last month found several empty boxes marked “secret documents.” Judging by the description of the finds during the investigation, the top secret materials confiscated by the former president from his … home were stored in boxes along with newspapers, magazines and other personal items.

“They don’t respect the Constitution. They don’t believe in the rule of law. They do not recognize the will of the people… They embrace rage. They feed on chaos. They live not in the light of truth, but in the darkness of lies.” With this and other similar disgust, the American president on Thursday night turned on Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans, that is, those who are inspired by Trump’s “Let’s Make America Great Again” slogan.

His speech, called “important” by the White House, was delivered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Behind the speaker, illuminated in the night sky, was the historic building of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were adopted during the American Revolution.

The Key is Pennsylvania.

FBI agents who ransacked Trump’s home last month found several empty boxes labeled “secret documents.”

In addition to its symbolism, the choice of location was clearly pre-election in nature, since Pennsylvania is considered a “key” state for the outcome of the November elections, where the composition of the next Congress, and possibly Biden’s political future, will be decided. Recently, the president’s intention to turn the election into a referendum for or against Donald Trump has become clear. His decision to bet on political polarization was made clear a few days ago when he described the Trumpist ideology as “semi-fascism.”

During his speech, Joe Biden had to face strong disapproval from a group of his political opponents who were shouting “Fuck Joe Biden.” The American president contented himself with saying that “they have a right to be outraged because we have a democracy,” adding sarcastically, “They never let good manners silence them.”

Meanwhile, Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former adviser, said his father-in-law is considering running again for president in 2023.