Former U.S. President Donald Trump targeted President Joe Biden on his social network, Real Social, accusing the current administration of steering the country toward what he described as a banana republic. Trump asserted that the United States has been watching a dramatic shift in governance and urged Biden to abandon a plan he claimed would push the nation toward instability. He also claimed that his own approval ratings among American voters were rising as these discussions continued. (Source: Associated Press)
In the summer of 2023, Trump faced multiple criminal charges in separate cases. These included allegations tied to the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, investigations surrounding the 2020 presidential election, and the alleged improper storage of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the investigations as politically charged and motivated by political opponents. He warned supporters that the litigation could potentially result in a lengthy prison term if found guilty on various counts, according to media reports. (Source: Reuters)
Beyond domestic matters, there were reports that Republika Srpska, a political entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, floated the idea of independence should Trump win the presidency. These international comments were noted as part of the wider discourse about the ripple effects of American electoral politics on global partners. (Source: BBC News)