Biden, Trump rematch for American Presidential elections

This if the first rematch after 70 years

Both passed the required delegate thresholds

In what can be termed a historic turn of events, United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will fight in the presidential elections in November. Both have secured their parties’ nominations. Biden clinched the Democratic nomination, having no significant competition, while Trump garnered the Republican nod, with his last rival, Nikki Haley, withdrawing from the race. 

Both candidates surpassed the required delegate thresholds, with Biden reaching 1,968 delegates and Trump passing the mark of 1,215.

Their nominations have set the stage for the first US presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years, despite opinion polls suggesting reluctance among many voters. Biden, who is 81, already holds the title of the oldest US president, while Trump, who is 77, faces legal challenges, including 91 felony counts across four criminal cases.

Biden was quick to point out that Trump is a threat to democracy, while Trump, in a social media post, hailed the victory but wasted no time in attacking Biden. 

Analysts note the remarkable persistence of Trump’s nomination by the Republican Party despite losing the previous contest. 

The matchup promises to deepen political and cultural divides, with the election slated for November 5. The last repeat presidential matchup occurred in 1956 between Republican President Dwight Eisenhower and Democrat Adlai Stevenson.