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"I think what you're reacting to is that, at the moment, Biden is an unpopular president seeking a second term while Trump is a popular figure inside his party who is winning primary races. I wouldn't necessarily compare the two."

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[–] Neato@ttrpg.network 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's equally routine for Biden to be campaigning as an incumbent and due to his competition is age is also routine at this point. While Trump is actively currying favor with fascists (Orban, Putin) and trying to overthrow democracy. Which is objectively a massive new development in the history of America. The fact they aren't covering it like this shows inherent bias.

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Being the oldest president in history is by definition not routine. I know people like to point out that Trump is almost as old, but 4 years is significant at these ages.

I think there has been coverage of Trump’s autocratic tendencies so I’m not sure what you mean by that part.