US elections 2024: Trump warns of bloodbath, if not elected; Biden admin condemns says, ’he wants another January 6’

Former US President Donald Trump has warned of a "bloodbath" if he is not elected, though it was unclear to what extent, as the assertion came in the midst of remarks about risks to the US car sector, only days after clinching his place as the presumed Republican nominee.

He also told a rally in Ohio on Saturday that November's presidential election will be the "most important date" in US history, painting his campaign for the White House as a turning point for the country.

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"The date -- remember this, November 5 -- I believe it's going to be the most important date in the history of our country," the 77-year-old told rally-goers in Vandalia, Ohio, repeating well-worn criticisms that his rival, President Joe Biden, is the "worst" president.

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Trump also criticized what he said were Chinese plans to build cars in Mexico and sell them to Americans. He said, “They're not going to be able to sell those cars if I get elected." 

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"Now if I don't get elected it's going to be a bloodbath for the whole, that's going to be the least of it, it's going to be a bloodbath for the country. That'll be the least of it. But they're not going to sell those cars."

Reacting on his statement, US President Joe Biden's campaign spokesperson, James Singer, said in a statement that Trump “wants another January 6,” ANI has reported citing the CNN. Condemning his statement, Singer also emphasised that the US people would not make him win the presidential elections.

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"American people are going to give him another electoral defeat this November because they continue to reject his extremism, his affection for violence, and his thirst for revenge," Singer said as quoted CNN.

Meanwhile, earlier this month Trump and Biden each won enough delegates to clinch their party nominations in the 2024 presidential race, all but assuring a rematch and setting up one of the longest election campaigns in US history.

(With inputs from AFP, ANI)