‘A threat to the country’: Biden warns of Trump and GOP extremism threatening ‘the very foundations of our republic’

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September 02, 2022 View in browser 'A threat to the country': Biden warns of Trump and GOP extremism 'For a long time, we've reassured ourselves that American democracy is guaranteed. But it is not' Eric Garcia, Andrew Feinberg President Joe Biden on Thursday used a dramatic primetime address to the nation to warn of the danger to American democracy posed by acolytes of former president Donald Trump and other GOP candidates who want to strip citizens of their most basic rights.   Standing on what he called the "sacred ground" of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia — the place where America's founding documents were debated and drafted — Mr Biden called the ideas embodied in that document, "equality and democracy" the "rock" on which the US was built.   Read the full story here OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Joe Biden says 'MAGA Republicans' can't be 'pro-law enforcement and pro insurrection' >   Heckler repeatedly yells 'Let's go Brandon' as Biden denounces political violence in primetime address > South African Lion King actor 'baffled' over Meghan Markle comments OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Health Check Every Thursday, 7am (UK time) Written by Rebecca Thomas Join now The Race Report Fortnightly, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.