The Commentary Magazine Podcast After the Shooting
Jul 15, 2024
Analyzing Joe Biden's reactions post-assassination attempt on Donald Trump, critiquing political figure's response, discussing unity in politics, exploring media coverage shifts, and delving into Gene Wilder's life and career.
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Biden's puzzling response
- Joe Biden's repeated speeches about the assassination attempt on Trump puzzle John Podhoretz.
- Podhoretz questions Biden's motives and the stark contrast with Trump's defiant response.
No Game Plan
- Biden's campaign chairman admitted there's no game plan for moments like this.
- Podhoretz argues that such unplanned moments reveal people's true character and Biden's reaction is not well-advised.
Analysis of Biden's Speeches
- Christine Rosen analyzes Biden's speeches, noting his delayed response, initial refusal to call it an assassination attempt, and subsequent brief addresses.
- Rosen finds Biden's rhetoric confusing, including his downplaying of left-wing political violence.