Biden’s CBS Interview Highlights Unchallenged Falsehoods

President Joe Biden recently participated in an interview on “CBS News Sunday Morning,” where he made numerous false statements about both his presidency and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The interview, conducted by Robert Costa, has drawn criticism for failing to challenge Biden on these inaccuracies or his track record as president.

Biden claimed that his race against Trump was “neck and neck” before he dropped out, a statement contradicted by public polling data. In reality, polls showed a significant gap in favor of Trump after Biden’s poor debate performance in late June. Biden attempted to justify his lackluster debate showing by claiming he was “sick” but insisted that he had “no serious problem.”

Key Points from the Interview: 

• Misleading Polling Claims: Biden's assertion of a close race with Trump lacks support from historical polling data.

• Health Excuses: He attributed his withdrawal from the race to illness, despite widespread speculation about his capability and age.

• Priority Admission: Biden explicitly stated that his top goal as president was preventing Trump from regaining office.

Biden also reiterated a debunked narrative about Trump’s comments regarding the Charlottesville riots, falsely asserting that Trump referred to neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “very fine people.” Even left-wing fact-checkers like Snopes have debunked this claim, highlighting Biden's persistence in using falsehoods to attack Trump.

Additionally, Biden accused Trump of aligning with the Ku Klux Klan during his presidency, alleging that Trump provided an environment where supremacists felt “comfortable” without hoods because they had an “ally” in the White House. This ignores the numerous instances where Trump condemned white supremacy.

Further Falsehoods: 

• Transfer of Power Misrepresentation: Biden expressed doubt about a peaceful transition of power, mischaracterizing Trump's remarks about a “bloodbath” as threatening violence when, in fact, they referred to economic consequences.

• Job Creation Distortion: He claimed to have created “16 million jobs, real new jobs,” though many of these were simply jobs returning after pandemic losses.

The interview also showcased Biden’s dismissive attitude towards “MAGA Republicans,” whom he accused of disrespecting “political institutions” while simultaneously labeling the Supreme Court as “out of whack” and needing reform.

Biden's inability to take responsibility for his administration’s actions was further exemplified by his statement that their biggest mistake was failing to post signs saying, “Joe did it.” This flippant remark highlights a concerning disconnect from the real challenges facing the nation.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, such interviews illustrate the importance of holding leaders accountable for their words and actions. The media’s role in questioning political narratives is crucial in ensuring an informed electorate.

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