AT LAST! Biden slams both Trump ‘Get a life’ and the media ‘Tell the Truth’ about the hurricane lies
President Joe Biden did not mince his words when challenged by reporters about Trump and holding people accountable. He told Trump to get a life and the media to tell the truth.
Biden admonishes both Biden and the media.
Summary:
In a passionate presser, President Biden called out both former President Trump and the media for spreading and enabling misinformation, particularly around natural disasters like hurricanes. He emphasized that Trump’s lies are not only politically dangerous but also harmful to the public, as they undermine trust in government institutions. Biden urged the media to take responsibility by fact-checking Trump in real-time rather than giving his baseless claims any airtime. Trump’s actions open the door for scammers to exploit vulnerable people during crises.
President Biden dismisses Trump’s rhetoric, telling him to “get a life” and focus on helping people affected by hurricanes.
Biden criticizes the media for not holding Trump accountable for his lies and playing into the “he said, she said” narrative.
Trump’s misinformation about FEMA and government response erodes public trust, creating opportunities for scammers.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost warns the public to ignore those exploiting crises by spreading misinformation about government aid.
Biden challenges the press and progressives to focus on telling the truth and pushing against dangerous disinformation.
Biden’s remarks are a bold reminder that truth-telling must take center stage in political discourse. He correctly criticizes both Trump’s lies and the media’s complicity in airing those falsehoods, reinforcing the progressive belief that factual information is critical to empowering citizens and protecting the vulnerable.
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