President Joe Biden's reelection campaign has intensified its focus on drawing comparisons between former President Donald Trump's rhetoric and that of Adolf Hitler. This strategy has emerged as Trump, the leading contender for the GOP nomination in 2024, continues to use inflammatory language, calling his political opponents "vermin" and accusing illegal immigrants of "poisoning the blood" of the nation.

According to CNN, youthful staffers working on the Biden reelection campaign often make sarcastic remarks about having to go "full Hitler" to directly underscore the resemblance between Trump and the infamous dictator. This approach aims to highlight the extreme nature of Trump's statements rather than merely characterizing them as echoing or parroting Hitler.

A senior Biden campaign aide explained to CNN that, in the early stages of the campaign, Trump is amplifying his MAGA extremist messaging to solidify support within his base. However, the Biden team's intention is to expose Trump's extreme and unpopular discourse if they effectively perform their job.

This strategy is part of a broader plan to make the 2024 election about Trump, rather than solely focusing on evaluating the performance of President Biden's first term in office. By emphasizing the parallels between Trump's rhetoric and Hitler's, the Biden campaign hopes to shift the narrative towards a discussion on the risks associated with Trump's extremism.

Trump, on the other hand, has consistently claimed ignorance regarding the historical significance of his rhetoric. This behavior aligns with a pattern observed when Trump is confronted about his past statements.

As the 2024 campaign heats up, the Biden reelection team's decision to highlight the similarities between Trump's language and Hitler's will likely continue to generate controversy and spark further debate among political observers. The emphasis on Trump's extreme rhetoric aims to shape public opinion and position the election as a choice between stability under Biden's leadership versus the risks associated with Trump's inflammatory rhetoric.

It remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be in the long run, whether it will persuade undecided voters, or if it will further polarize an already divided electorate. These questions will only be answered as the election season progresses and both campaigns intensify their efforts to capture the attention and support of the American people.