Morning Wire Biden 2024 & NYC Mental Illness Policing | 12.1.22
Dec 1, 2022
President Biden's re-election ambitions are heating up, but concerns about his age loom large as he approaches 80. New York City is taking a controversial stance on mental health interventions, empowering police to detain individuals with mental illness amid rising crime. Meanwhile, the Biden administration faces criticism for its muted response to protests in China regarding COVID-19 lockdowns, raising questions about international solidarity. The political landscape is shifting, and tensions are high on multiple fronts.
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Biden's Re-election Bid
- President Biden's decision to seek re-election in 2024 is influenced by the Democrats' midterm performance.
- Despite low approval ratings and concerns about his age, the relative success has emboldened him.
NYC's New Policy on Mental Illness
- NYC is empowering police to detain mentally ill individuals who can't meet basic needs.
- This aims to address rising crime and homelessness, despite criticism from civil liberties groups.
Biden Administration's Response to China Protests
- The Biden administration's response to China's protests has been criticized as weak.
- Critics argue their reluctance stems from past praise of China's COVID policies.