President Joe Biden granted his first interview since the attempted assassination of his political rival, former President Donald Trump, speaking with Lester Holt of NBC News. The interview touched on several significant topics, including Biden's reaction to the assassination attempt, his views on political rhetoric, and his stance on Trump's running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.

 

Biden began by expressing his relief that Trump survived the shooting, underscoring his gratitude that Trump was not seriously injured. However, he also pointed to Trump’s role in escalating the intensity of political rhetoric in the United States. Biden referenced Trump’s comments following the 2017 Charlottesville rally of white supremacists and his denial of the 2020 election results, which led to the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Biden reiterated that there is no place for violence in American politics and that such violence has become too commonplace.

 

He stated that he ran for president in 2020 because of Trump’s remarks after Charlottesville. “The then-president was asked, what did he think, and he said, ‘Very fine people on both sides.’ Not fine people on both sides. No excuse. Zero.” Biden emphasized that he is not engaged in inflammatory rhetoric and criticized Trump for discussing potential violence if he loses the election and for joking about the attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband.

 

Regarding the impact of the assassination attempt on the upcoming election, Biden described his conversation with Trump after the incident as “very cordial” and focused on Trump’s health and safety. He declined to speculate on how the shooting would affect the presidential race, stating, “I don’t know, and you don’t know, either.”

 

Addressing criticisms of his rhetoric, Biden acknowledged it was a mistake to say it was “time to put Trump in a bullseye,” clarifying that he meant to focus on Trump’s actions and policies. He defended his language by highlighting the need to address the real threat to democracy posed by Trump’s statements and actions.

 

Biden affirmed his confidence in the Secret Service’s ability to protect him following the assassination attempt on Trump. He acknowledged the complexities of the Secret Service's role and local law enforcement in preventing such incidents, describing the response as competent but leaving open questions about anticipation and prevention.

 

On the topic of Trump’s selection of JD Vance as his running mate, Biden expressed no surprise, noting that Trump tends to surround himself with loyal supporters. He also pointed out Vance’s previous anti-Trump comments before becoming a senator, highlighting the shift in Vance’s stance.

 

 

Credit: CNN 2024-07-16

 

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More Biden BS. Kick this sucker out in November, before he destroys the country with DEI woke BS.

So basically, Biden twisted what happened into Trumps fault. Basing it on things 4-7 years ago when this 20 year old was only 13-16 years old.

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

However, he also pointed to Trump’s role in escalating the intensity of political rhetoric in the United States. Biden referenced Trump’s comments following the 2017

Then he goes off trying to say his telling Americans to put Trump is the bullseye was mistaken and misunderstood. 

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Addressing criticisms of his rhetoric, Biden acknowledged it was a mistake to say it was “time to put Trump in a bullseye,”

Which in my opinion is the reason the kid went out and shot at Trump. They have no other motives as of yet for this action. 

 

His interview script was prewritten and they even provided him with a comfy chair and a drink. How sweet of this news station. 

I am sure 99% of Americans are now at ease that he will continue to run for President. 

Ben Shapiro summed it up well.  Biden wants everyone to ratchet down the violent rhetoric, except himself. 

 

He's still going to call Trump out as a threat to democracy and the American way of life.  And still refuses to acknowledge that may trigger the next nutcase who thinks they're doing the world a favor.