Although he justified his criticism of the former president as a danger to democracy, Joe Biden said that it was “a mistake” to imply he wanted to put Donald Trump back in “a bull’s-eye.”
Joe Biden Clarifies
Biden questioned, “How do you talk about the threat to democracy, which is real when a president says things like he says? ” while he was seated for an interview with Lester Holt of NBC. Do you simply keep quiet out of concern that you could enrage someone? These remarks came after the failed attempt on Trump’s life at the Pennsylvania rally, which claimed the life of a fireman and injured two more.
“He talks about how he’s going to forgive and that there will be a blood bath if he loses, but in reality, I guess he should just suspend the sentences of everyone who was arrested and given a jail sentence because of what happened in the Capitol.”
Republicans have taken Biden’s remarks to contributors about placing Trump “in a bull’s-eye” as justification for their accusations that he is inciting violence against the president. To be clear, Biden said, “I did not say crosshairs.” Bull’s-eye is what I meant to say. I intended to concentrate on it. Concentrate on what he’s doing.
If Trump Loses, Biden Claims That “There Will be a Blood Bath.”
The 81-year-old President then emphasized Trump’s track record of using inflammatory language, bringing up his promise to act as a “dictator on Day 1” and his involvement in the January 6 uprising. “I’m not engaged in that rhetoric,” insisted Biden, dismissing any need for introspection in his own words. My opponent is using such rhetoric right now.
“He talks about how he’s going to forgive and that there will be a blood bath if he loses, but in reality, I guess he should just suspend the sentences of everyone who was arrested and given a jail sentence because of what happened in the Capitol,” Biden spoke softly and periodically strayed throughout the conversation, but he never wavered from his accomplishments in policy, which included reducing obstacles for settled immigrants.
Other Issues
He expressed disapproval of the heated political atmosphere, pointing out rude signs in rural regions that were directed at him. “As you ride through some rural parts of the country, you see people holding large Trump signs with a middle finger or a sign that says ‘F Biden,’ and a little kid is standing there giving the finger,” he remarked.
“What has Trump done while he has been president?” asks Biden.
In response to questions about his age and mental capacity, Biden cited the Democratic Party’s backing for him, stating, “Fourteen million people voted for me to be the nominee.”
Commitment to the 2024 Race
Before the attempted assassination, Biden reaffirmed his commitment to the 2024 race and chastised Trump for his record on minority issues in a conversation with YouTuber Chris “Speedy” Morman. “What did he accomplish as president? Tell me, said Biden.
While reiterating his attempts to assist Palestinians, Biden reiterated his backing for Israel. “Every Jew in the world would be at risk if there were no Israel,” he declared, but he also asserted that he had done more for the Palestinian community than any other leader.