Trump and Biden offer very different messages for Father’s Day

President Joe Biden and former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump both sent Father’s Day messages on Sunday, but their holiday greetings are as different as the two candidates. (AP photo, file)

Both fathers themselves, the two major party candidates for the White House took a break on Sunday to mark the weekend holiday through social media posts, but – as expected – l have done by offering very different wishes for Father’s Day.

President Joe Biden began the day by using his social media accounts to share what could reasonably be called a standard Father’s Day greeting message, offering best wishes on behalf of his family to dads across the country. country.

“Today and every day, we celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives who guide us with their support and inspire us to be our best,” the 46th president wrote on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, dads and father figures who have shown us guidance, encouragement and unconditional love,” he said via his Facebook page.

White House social media accounts said “the Biden-Harris Administration wishes a happy Father’s Day to all the dads who work tirelessly to build a better future for our families.” Your dedication and strength inspire us all!

Former President Donald Trump’s Father’s Day message was a little less in keeping with holiday tradition, but very much in keeping with the 45th president. Delivered as an all-caps screed via his Truth social media platform, after briefly discussing the holiday, Trump took the opportunity to denounce the alleged source of his many legal troubles, whom he apparently also wishes well.

“Happy Father’s Day to everyone, including the radical left degenerates who are rapidly moving the United States of America to third world nation status with their numerous attempts to influence our sacred justice system to break away from their will very sick and dangerous. We need strength and loyalty to our country and its wonderful constitution. It will all be on full display on November 5, 2024 – the most important day in our nation’s history,” the 45th president wrote, capitalizing ours.

“Make America Great Again,” Trump wrote.

Trump’s post follows several other morning posts, including an attack on “the rotund governor of the once great state of Illinois,” Gov. JB Pritzker, photos from his Saturday rally in Detroit, Michigan , and a Breitbart article on an Arizona poll. showing it by 8 points.

A recent national poll suggests that Biden and Trump are neck and neck in the race for the November general election, with polling averages giving Trump a lead of less than one point.

Here are some other Father’s Day messages from the political world.

“Happy Father’s Day to the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and father figures of Massachusetts! Thank you for the love, support and strength you show our children and families. I hope you find time to sit back and relax today,” shared Governor Maura Healey.

“My father always believed in me. “That’s my Betsy,” he said. I wouldn’t be where I am now if he hadn’t opened a door for me. I am thinking of him today and wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures who are fighting for their children,” wrote U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.

“Happy Father’s Day everyone! “Of all the titles I have been privileged to have, the title of ‘Dad’ has always been the best,” wrote U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, quoting the champion of 1978 world heavyweight boxing, Ken Norton.

“Happy Father’s Day! The most rewarding job I’ve ever had is being a father to Sasha and Malia. To everyone lucky enough to take on the role of a father, I hope you enjoy your day,” wrote former US President Barack Obama.