In a get-out-the-vote rally on Sunday night in North Las Vegas, President Joe Biden intensified his criticism of former President Donald Trump, aiming to rally support ahead of the Nevada presidential primary. Biden singled out Trump as the primary target of his remarks, accusing him and his "MAGA friends" of deepening divisions within the country.

During his roughly half-hour speech, Biden accused Trump of dragging the nation back to the past instead of leading it towards the future. He highlighted Trump's refusal to accept the results of the general election and his alleged desire to "terminate" elements of the U.S. Constitution. Biden questioned the state of American democracy, asking the crowd, "You tell me that democracy is not at risk?"

Biden has been consistently focusing on criticizing Trump's stance on democracy and various rights, such as abortion access. He aims to portray his likely November rival as too extreme to retake the White House. In contrast, Republicans, including Trump, have targeted Biden on issues of inflation, immigration, and foreign policy, while the president continues to grapple with poor polling and low approval ratings.

Responding to a supportive remark from a woman in the crowd, Biden emphasized that his primary motivation for running is to secure a win. He touted his achievements in areas such as healthcare access, infrastructure funding, and representation in office, attempting to draw a sharp contrast with Trump's presidency.

During the rally, Biden also criticized Trump's reported comments referring to fallen service members as "suckers" and "losers" during a visit to France. Trump vehemently denies these allegations and publicly praises service members as "absolute heroes." Biden questioned Trump's character and asked, "Who the hell does he think he is?"

Sunday marked Biden's fifth visit to Nevada as president, a state where he narrowly beat Trump in the 2020 election. He tailored his message specifically for Nevada, highlighting the $3 billion in federal funding from the 2021 infrastructure bill allocated for Brightline West, a high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Biden projected that this project would create 35,000 jobs.

Earlier in the day, Biden attended a high-dollar fundraiser in Henderson, where he criticized Trump's economic record. He expressed disbelief that a former president seeking office would hope for a recession, calling it "unbelievable" and "un-American."

Throughout his speeches, Biden expressed confidence in his prospects for Election Day, praising the support of the audience and claiming that they were the reason for Trump's defeat in 2020. He also condemned Trump's response to a school shooting in Perry, Iowa, arguing that it failed to meet the expectations of presidential leadership.

President Biden's rally in Nevada served as another opportunity to rally support and contrast his vision with that of former President Trump. As the presidential primary in Nevada approaches, the candidates continue to engage in spirited exchanges on various policy issues.