During the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), former President Donald Trump made several serious accusations against President Joe Biden. He claimed that people should not support Biden as he would bring fascism to the United States. Many people have criticized CPAC for apparently supporting anti-democratic opinions.
The CPAC Atmosphere
At the CPAC event, there were several far-right figures. Some people claim this shows the event supports far-right ideologies. The event featured speeches from Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei, who some political analysts have argued support Nazis and dictatorships. There have been numerous accusations that CPAC supports anti-democratic principles.
Bukele’s Authoritarian Branding
One of the attendants was Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. He once called himself self-dubbed the “world’s coolest dictator.” Some people have compared his actions to the January 6th Capitol riots, as Bukele also took part in similar coup-like actions in El Salvador. Others questioned his role at CPAC, claiming it shows how the event supports dictators.
Trump’s Accusations
During his speech, Trump accused President Biden of being surrounded by fascists. He said, “Joe [Biden] and his henchmen have you trapped and it’s an express train barreling toward servitude and to ruin — it’s moving at a speed that Joe doesn’t understand because Joe … I don’t think he knows what the hell’s going on, to be honest with you, but he’s surrounded by some very bad fascists.”
Controversial Figures
Among the guests at CPAC were far-right activists known for promoting conspiracy theories and making controversial statements. Jack Posobiec is an infamous figure for such views. During a speech, he made some comments that some people claimed were support for the end of democracy, although he later claimed it was meant as satire.
Milei’s Radical Vision
Likewise, Javier Milei is a far-right figure from Argentina. He used his CPAC appearance to share his drastic plans for his country’s government. Some people have criticized Milei for downplaying the violence of Argentina’s past dictatorship. Along with Bukele, many people took this evidence of CPAC supporting authoritarian views.
Nikki Haley’s Vision for America
Nikki Haley, a prominent figure in the Republican Party and a former U.N. Ambassador, also spoke at CPAC 2023. Haley, known for her strong leadership and diplomatic experience, shared her vision for America’s future. She shared a need for unity, strength, and a return to the core values that have long defined the Republican Party.
Election Fraud Claims
Following the 2020 presidential election, Trump has repeatedly made claims that the election was stolen from him due to voter fraud. He has made statements such as “This election was rigged,” and insisted that “We won this election, and we won it by a landslide” during his speeches and on social media platforms. These claims have been unfounded.
Encouraging Officials to Overturn Election Results
Additionally, Trump allegedly tried to pressure officials to overturn the election results. He apparently made a phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperge and urged him to “find” enough votes to reverse the election outcome in Georgia. Trump said, “I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Because we won the state.”
January 6 Capitol Riot
Before the Capitol riot, Trump spoke to his supporters, repeating his claims of a stolen election. He urged them to “fight like hell” to save their country. He said, “If you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.” Prosecutors have used this speech as an example of Trump apparently inciting violence.
Attacks on the Judicial System
Trump has frequently criticized judges and court rulings that have not gone in his favor. He has often questioned how legitimate the court cases are against him, arguing that they are part of a Democrat witch hunt against him. He has shared statements on social media, such as, “The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!”
Questioning Mail-in Voting
Throughout the 2020 election cycle, Trump claimed that mail-in voting was invalid. He claimed there was widespread fraud and manipulation without presenting substantial evidence. He argued that mail-in voting would lead to the “most corrupt election” in U.S. history and undermined public confidence in the process.
Criticism of Environmental Policies
Speakers at CPAC often criticized the Biden administration’s environmental policies. They claimed they harmed the economy and undermined American energy independence. They argued that policies favoring renewable energy and climate change initiatives are examples of government overreach and harm to the economy.
Focus on Cultural and Social Issues
The CPAC event highlighted conservative stances on cultural and social issues. There was clear opposition to critical race theory, transgender rights, and abortion. These topics have become a key part of the conservative agenda, with speakers supporting policies that reflect traditional values and resist what they see as liberal overreach in schools and public policies.
Second Amendment Rights
CPAC speakers often defend Second Amendment rights, with both speakers and attendees calling for the right to bear arms. This issue is a key part of conservative ideology and their worries over government control of individual freedoms. CPAC has recently shown its focus on gun rights and resistance to any efforts seen as limiting this constitutional right.
Trump’s Other Comments
During his speech, Trump made several other comments. He said, “Remember I used to say a long time ago, ‘Don’t go into Iraq. Don’t do it!’ But I was only a civilian, so I didn’t get that much press. I said, ‘Don’t go into Iraq, but if you’re going to do it, keep the oil.’ Do you remember I used to say that all the time? Keep the oil. ‘Don’t do it, but keep the oil.'”
The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Trump also shared his thoughts on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. He suggested that he was very firm on Russia as a president and argued against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany. Speaking about it, Trump said, “I ended Nord Stream” and claimed that “I stopped it, it was over.”
Minneapolis
Trump also shared his thoughts on the state of Minneapolis. He said, “I’ll tell you what: If I didn’t bring in the National Guard – ’cause the governor didn’t want to do it, they’d never want to do it … I wish I didn’t wait six days – but if I didn’t bring in the National Guard, wouldn’t even have a city there. That city was going down.”
Trump on China
Trump spoke about the USA’s relationship with China. He said that during his time as president, he stopped China from engaging with America even after it bought “one barrel of oil from Iran.” He continued, “And President Xi – I told him this – said, ‘All right, well, we won’t do it. We won’t do it.’ They didn’t buy. By the way, they’re buying billions and billion worth of oil right now. But China didn’t buy.”
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