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Democratic senators this week have defended President Biden’s hardline rhetoric against “MAGA Republicans,” including a recent speech in which he said Republicans were a threat to democracy.
“I certainly agree with those who deny the legitimacy of the last election or call the January 6th riots anything else. I think we’re putting ourselves at risk,” Md. told Fox News Digital.
“What he was talking about made very clear the fact that, unfortunately, there are movements in this country that are challenging the validity of citizens’ voting rights,” said Senator Ron Wyden. Congressman, D-Ore said.
The comments came after Biden, speaking from Philadelphia last Thursday in front of Independence Hall, said “equality and democracy are under attack.”
Biden says “Maga Republicans” threaten democracy.
According to Biden, behind the attack was “dominated, driven, threatened by donald trump The president further emphasized these comments in his campaign speech in Wisconsin, accusing “MAGA” Republicans of being “full of anger, violence and hate.”
The president faced fierce backlash from Republicans over his comments.Speaking before Biden’s speech on Thursday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (California Republican) said Biden was “fellow Americans.” I chose to divide, insult and despise.” McCarthy demanded Biden apologize to “millions” of Americans.
The president has reiterated that he does not believe that all Republicans, or all Republicans in Congress, are “MAGA Republicans”. It’s doing the same thing, aiming to turn social issues like abortion and the midterm elections on Trump into a referendum instead of the economy.
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When asked about Biden’s comments by Fox News Digital, Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal said, “These contrasts are portrayed very fairly.” “And so many things are at stake, especially since the candidate that Donald Trump backs seems to be winning in so many states.”
“In my view, our democracy is in a critical moment and President Biden didn’t get to this easily,” he said of Biden, highlighting examples of Biden working with Republicans.
“He also sees signs of real concern in who the former president is endorsing, what he’s saying, and the results of primary elections across the country.
Cardin also defended Biden’s direct characterization of “MAGA Republicans in Congress” as a fundamental threat to the US system of governance.
“In public office, we tell voters the facts, we defend democratic institutions, and sometimes we don’t like the consequences,” Cardin said. “I don’t think some of my colleagues did that.”