Former President Donald Trump has faced criticism for posting a video online depicting President Joe Biden tied up as an apparent kidnapping victim. The video, which may have been taken while Trump’s motorcade was on its way to the wake of recently killed New York City Police Department officer Jonathan Diller, could have been taken while Trump’s motorcade was on its way to Diller’s funeral.
Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung told Newsweek that Democrats and crazed lunatics are not only calling for despicable violence against President Trump and his family, but also weaponizing the justice system against him. The video sparked outrage on social media, with some condemning Trump’s use of violence and racial slurs. Trump frequently shares videos and images disparaging Biden on social media, but he has not made any direct violent threats against the president.