In the wake of a second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, concerns have been raised about the dangerous political rhetoric employed by Democrats and some of their supporters in the media. Many believe that this rhetoric needs to change-and there is ample reason for this belief. The tone of discourse has devolved into a strategy where Democrats focus more on demonizing Trump rather than promoting their own policies, which have become increasingly unpopular over the last four years. As the 2024 election cycle intensifies, it’s clear that Democrats are trapped in a narrative they’ve been fostering for years: running against Trump, rather than for something substantial.

This approach, while effective in short-term mobilization, reveals the Democrats’ struggle with their own record. With President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris leading an administration under increasing scrutiny, two-thirds of American voters now believe that the country is headed in the wrong direction. The economic landscape, in particular, has shifted dramatically since the Biden-Harris administration took office, with prices rising about 20 percent across the board. Democrats’ energy policies alone have contributed to a 30 percent increase in gas and utility bills. These realities are hard to ignore and are making it difficult for Democrats to credibly run on their record.

One of the most glaring issues is the crisis at the US southern border. Biden and Harris reversed key Trump-era immigration policies within their first 100 days in office, leading to a flood of illegal immigrants crossing into the country-more than 12 million since they took office. This issue not only strains public resources but has also ignited fierce political debate about national security and economic stability. Yet, despite the clear consequences of their decisions, Democrats are largely avoiding discussing these policies on the campaign trail.

In foreign policy, the consequences of weak leadership have also been stark. The chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, which cost the lives of 13 American servicemen and women, served as a glaring example of the administration’s failures. The mishandling of the exit was a signal to adversaries like Russia, which soon after launched its invasion of Ukraine. Adding to this instability, the Biden administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Iran directly empowered Tehran, funneling money to terror proxies that recently attacked Israel.

With such a problematic record, it’s no surprise that the Democrats are shifting focus away from policy and toward character attacks on Trump. This deflection is not new. It has been the hallmark of their strategy for years, even before Trump entered the political arena. Kamala Harris, for instance, is running her campaign with an emphasis on “vibes” and positivity, trying to “turn the page” without acknowledging that the very page she seeks to turn is one she helped write. The contradictions in this strategy are glaring, as Harris attempts to distance herself from the policies she’s been involved in shaping since the Biden administration’s inception.

But the core of the Democrats’ 2024 strategy remains running against Trump rather than for something. They have misrepresented his positions on key issues such as Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda, which Trump has already disavowed multiple times. They’ve twisted his clear opposition to a national abortion ban, even though he has not supported such a measure. Furthermore, they accuse him of being a threat to democracy, often invoking hyperbolic comparisons to dictators like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.

This grotesque comparison of Trump to some of history’s worst tyrants is not just inaccurate, it is dangerous. Historically, 16 million Americans wore the uniform of the US military during World War II, with 400,000 of them sacrificing their lives to rid the world of Hitler and his Axis allies. By equating Trump to Hitler, Democrats and their liberal allies in the media are engaging in an alarming level of hyperbole, which not only distorts history but also inflames tensions in an already polarized society.

It raises the question: What did Democrats think would happen after years of making such a vile comparison? Political rhetoric of this kind has no place in American discourse, especially when the stakes are as high as they are today. Such language encourages extremism and incites individuals who may feel justified in taking matters into their own hands, as evidenced by the assassination attempt on Trump.
Unfortunately, this kind of inflammatory rhetoric is not new for Democrats. Long before Trump came on the scene, Democrats were making similar over-the-top attacks on their political opponents. In 2012, then-Vice President Joe Biden told a diverse audience that Mitt Romney would put black Americans “back in chains.” President Barack Obama, too, warned about those who “cling to guns or religion.” And who can forget Hillary Clinton’s infamous statement that half of Trump supporters belong in a “basket of deplorables”? These comments have long painted Republicans not as opponents in policy but as existential threats to society itself.

Two years ago, Biden doubled down on this approach. In a speech from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, under an ominous red backdrop and flanked by military guards, he warned Americans about “extreme MAGA,” further demonizing Trump supporters and playing into the politics of fear. Instead of promoting Democratic policies, Biden and his party have continuously relied on scaring voters about their political opponents.

However, this strategy is no longer working. Trump’s support is growing, not just among his traditional base, but also among black and Hispanic voters, groups that have traditionally leaned Democratic. Even unions, once the bedrock of Democratic support, are seeing a shift. The head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) recently admitted that many in his union support Trump, as do a majority of Teamsters members.

Without a solid record of accomplishment and without meaningful policies to run on, Democrats are increasingly relying on extreme and dangerous scare tactics. This is a strategy born out of desperation rather than confidence. But will they change? They should, but it’s unlikely they will. Democrats have pushed all their chips in on running against Trump, and they have nothing left to offer the American people.

This is not just a failure of political strategy, it’s a failure of leadership. Instead of campaigning on what they can do for the country, Democrats are stuck in a cycle of negativity, fearmongering, and character assassination. Until they can offer a positive vision for America, their strategy will continue to backfire, and voters will increasingly turn toward candidates who offer real solutions.

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