After calling MAGA Republicans a threat to our country, Joe Biden is now switching course after realizing that his words have consequences.
According to the Western Journal, Biden suggested conservative media was somehow responsible for all of his divisive rhetoric on Friday morning.
His answer came after Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked him if he “considers all Trump supporters to be a threat to the country?”
Everything we stand for rests on the platform of democracy.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 3, 2022
Those who threaten that platform, threaten the soul of this nation. pic.twitter.com/fP5a7jfkaF
In case you forgot, here’s how Biden addressed “MAGA Republicans” the previous day.
Meanwhile, as noted by Townhall, In response to reporters who criticized her earlier claims that Biden wouldn’t be “political” in his speech, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took a combative tone on Friday.
KJP defends Biden's speech last night as apolitical:
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 2, 2022
"Denouncing political violence is not political. Defending rights and freedom is not political. Making clear the challenges facing the nation is not political. We don't call any of that political. We see that as leadership." pic.twitter.com/efNr6NxEpX
In addition, she tried to explain the use of Marine guards as background staging for Biden’s speech
KJP: "The presence of the marines at the speech was intended to demonstrate the deep and abiding respect has for these service members, to these ideals and the unique role our independent military plays in defending our democracy." pic.twitter.com/BhT4L7UEIt
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 2, 2022