In Sunday’s episode of Meet the Press, we had a spectacle that pitted Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) against House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). The program became quite heated, with the focus shifting between Trump and Hunter Biden’s trials. One could argue that the common theme apparent was the notion of parental love as a shield against potential dishonesty.
Speaking of Jeffries, his defense of Biden was a rather predictable, if not disheartening, view to have staked out on such a national stage. He defends Biden’s statements that his son did nothing wrong as a “loving father’s” reaction, choosing to neglect the barrage of falsities he’s accused of spreading. In our pursuit of the truth, parents’ love should not be a cop-out for not being truthful with the American people.
The Wall Street Journal’s direct address of Joe Biden’s statement was almost glossed over. The newspaper painted Biden’s comments as grossly inappropriate – essentially instructing prosecutors on how to do their job, implying his son’s innocence even before any trial had convened. It wasn’t surprising, though it was disappointing, to have Jeffries skirt around this very weighty observation by referring to Biden as a “loving father.”
Remember, dear readers, our quest for truth should be consistent, even when it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient.
Furthermore, Jeffries had an almost comical repetition of the “extreme MAGA Republican” phrase. He emphasized it five times, even as the question was about Democrats and Trump. Jeffries continued on this tirade, accusing these “extreme MAGA Republicans” of lying, while at the same time praising Democrats for delivering “real results.”
What I can’t help but wonder is whether this is an insightful debate or it is merely a circus of evasion and chanting buzzwords? The real issues that plague this nation should not be drowned out by political theatrics.
To wrap it up, our legislators and politicians ought to remember that they hold the responsibilities of upholding truth, embracing fairness, and putting their oath of office before personal relationships or personal prejudices. Their voice echoes to the American people and should never be used to sidestep the truth or paint a fabricated image. Our quest for truth should be our north star, with no exceptions, no excuses. It’s time we hold our elected officials to that.
