Joe Biden is set to describe Republicans as "extremists" in a speech as he warns Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again (Maga) movement is under American political life.
In an excerpt from the speech released by the White House, the US president will say: “There is something dangerous happening in America.
"There is an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs of our democracy. The Maga movement.”
The speech, to be held in in Arizona, will be the fourth regarding the protection of democratic values and institutions.
The speech, to be held in in Arizona, will be the fourth regarding the protection of democratic values and institutions
ReutersDespite Trump being a favourite to win the 2024 election, he faces federal and state indictments over the 2020 election.
Previously, Biden has avoided discussing Trump's legal issues to avoid influencing the criminal prosecution of a political rival.
It is expected that Biden will also use his speech to celebrate a political figure who Trump once ridiculed for having been taken prisoner during the Vietnam War - Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain.
The US president is set to reveal federal funding for a library honouring McCain, according to a White House official.
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In a post on social media, Biden shared a clip from the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night which shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticising Trump for not showing up.
"Donald Trump is missing in action," DeSantis says in the clip.
"That's right," Biden wrote.
Biden's latest attack on Republican supporters contrasts his pledge when he first became president to "heel the nation".
During his victory speech three years ago, he explained that his first priority upon taking office will be addressing the coronavirus pandemic and healing political division.
At the time, he said: “I sought this office to restore the soul of America, to rebuild the backbone of this nation, the middle class, and to make America respected around the world again, and to unite us here at home."
Polling suggests Biden’s message is failing to break through.
