President Biden Delivers Remarks on Democracy From Philadelphia by Shayna Greene
“We must be honest with each other and with ourselves,” said President Biden, continuing, “too much of what’s happening in our country today is not normal. Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our Republic.” His remarks came as he spoke on democracy and “the soul of the nation,” from Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The president stressed the importance of upholding democracy for all, and asked the nation “to come together, unite behind the single purpose of defending our democracy, regardless of your ideology.”
‘Either they win or they were cheated’: Biden slams ‘MAGA Republicans’
Prominent Republicans assailed President Joe Biden’s prime-time swipe at MAGA forces in the GOP on Thursday.
Following Biden’s address in Philadelphia, Republican lawmakers quickly sought to turn the debate from former President Donald Trump’s influence on the party back to the administration’s policies.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a staunch Trump ally, tweeted, “With all due respect Mr. President, there’s nothing wrong with America’s soul. The American people are hurting because of your policies.” He continued to list issues including “rampant inflation,” “out of control crime,” “terrorism on the rise,” and “broken borders.”
“Stop lecturing & change your policies before it’s too late,” he added. To read more go to the link below:
