evidence: In a prime-time speech in front of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, President Joe Biden called on Americans to "stop the assault on American democracy" by Republicans who deny the results of the 2020 election. In an unusual pattern for his presidency, Biden mentioned the name of his predecessor, Donald Trump, several times in the speech, warning that Trump’s brand of politics was dangerous for the country. [...] The stated goal of Biden’s speech, which came about two months before the midterm elections, was to encourage Americans to protect democracy and to do their civic duty by voting.