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No one ever accused Joe Biden of subtlety in his approach to politics. True to his brand, then, the president is set to embark on his reelection campaign with all the delicacy of a battering ram.

Biden will mark a “notable escalation” of his efforts to win another term in the White House this week with two speeches, according to the New York Times, the subtext of which will elude no one. First, Biden is set to appear at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania to mark the third anniversary of the January 6 riot. With the White House’s guidance, the Times reads between the lines:

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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No one ever accused Joe Biden of subtlety in his approach to politics. True to his brand, then, the president is set to embark on his reelection campaign with all the delicacy of a battering ram.

Biden will mark a “notable escalation” of his efforts to win another term in the White House this week with two speeches, according to the New York Times, the subtext of which will elude no one. First, Biden is set to appear at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania to mark the third anniversary of the January 6 riot. With the White House’s guidance, the Times reads between the lines:

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.