President Joe Biden has embarked on a unique reelection campaign, urging Americans to support him once more in order to protect democracy. This comes less than three years after he defeated Donald Trump, a victory that was expected to restore normalcy and unite the nation.

Biden's pursuit of a second term faces considerable challenges, as his approval rating hovers around the low 40s, and the nation grapples with the aftermath of the pandemic and escalating inflation. Surveys reveal that most voters, including a majority of Democrats, are hesitant to see him run again. Additionally, the prospect of a rematch between Biden and the 45th president, who currently leads the early stages of the Republican primary, seems unappealing to many.

Nonetheless, Trump's influence within the GOP serves as the driving force behind Biden's campaign. The current president believes he is the Democrats' strongest chance to prevent Trump from securing another term, which could be even more tumultuous than the first.

Biden has a history of defying low expectations and connecting with swing voters by positioning himself as a counterbalance to Republican extremism. Despite the reservations of many within his own party, he seems to have successfully deterred any significant primary challengers from emerging.

On Tuesday, Biden released a campaign video marking the four-year anniversary of his initial run for the presidency. The video highlights the ongoing struggle for America's soul and features images of the January 6, 2021 insurrection and abortion rights activists protesting at the US Supreme Court.

Remarkably, Biden's 2020 campaign motivation—protecting US democratic institutions and values from Trump's threats—will serve as the cornerstone of his reelection efforts. Unofficially, his 2024 campaign has already been fighting against "MAGA extremism" and built upon this theme during the 2022 midterm elections, which yielded surprising results for the Democrats.