In a startling claim, businessman Kim Dotcom suggested that President Joe Biden might use nuclear weapons against Russia before leaving office.
Go Out With a Bang
Dotcom, the former owner of the file-sharing site Megaupload, voiced his opinion on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
"President Biden holds the launch codes until January. He is angry. His party betrayed him, the media belittled him, sponsors abandoned him, and the world mocks him. He wanted to be a wartime president. Victory over Russia was supposed to be his legacy. He has failed spectacularly and might go out with a bang," Dotcom posted.
This dramatic assertion came shortly after Biden announced on July 21 that he is exiting the presidential race. Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's candidate for the upcoming election. Despite stepping down from the race, Biden emphasized that he will remain focused on his presidential duties until the end of his term.
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Strained US-Russia Relations
The possibility of such drastic actions has raised eyebrows globally. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded by noting that Kamala Harris, Biden’s proposed successor, has shown no particular affection for Russia.
As Biden's term winds down, tensions between the U.S. and Russia remain high, largely due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and differing geopolitical stances. Biden’s presidency has been marked by a commitment to supporting Ukraine, which has strained U.S.-Russia relations further.
Dotcom’s comments reflect the intense speculation and unease surrounding the final months of Biden's presidency. While the notion of a nuclear strike is alarming and largely seen as improbable, it underscores the volatility of current international relations and the unpredictable nature of global politics.
