Biden attacks Trump in spirited speech on democracy

President Joe Biden warned Americans that democracy is under attack.

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He accused the Republican party led by former President Donald Trump to be a threat to democracy.

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He called on Democrats, mainstream Republicans and independents to "speak up, speak out, get engaged and vote, vote vote."

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The speech came just two months ahead of congressional elections.

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The Democrats are fighting to keep their majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives.

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The White House claimed it was not a political speech against Trump and his supporters.

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He called them "MAGA Republicans" referring to the 'Make America Great Again' slogan used by the former president.

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Joe Biden is an American politician with a net worth of $9 million in 2022.

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