Trump tries to tie Biden to civil unrest and far-Left in culture war strategy

Published



In a barrage of new television advertisements airing across the country, President Trump and the GOP are attempting to tie presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to the civil unrest plaguing the nation’s cities in the wake of George Floyd’s death in late May.

“Joe Biden’s supporters are fighting to defund police departments,” reads the text on one ad over footage of rioters torching storefronts in cities such as Minneapolis. “Violent crime has exploded. You won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America.”

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.