Biden's Democracy Defense Speech Sparks Controversy and Praise Ahead of Jan. 6 Anniversary
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Former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of "pathetic fearmongering" in response to Biden's speech that portrayed Trump as a threat to democracy. Speaking at a campaign event in Iowa, Trump claimed Biden was trying to distract from his failures on the economy and border issues. Trump also continued to downplay the January 6 Capitol riot, referring to the imprisoned rioters as "hostages" and repeating an unfounded conspiracy theory that the FBI instigated the riot. Trump's remarks came as he faces criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
- Trump Accuses Biden of “Fearmongering” After Speech About Democracy The New York Times
- Trump fires back, says Biden is a 'true threat to democracy' Fox News
- ‘A remarkable speech’: Rep. Jamie Raskin reacts to Biden’s speech ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary MSNBC
- Joe Biden Makes Saving Democracy the Center of His Campaign The New Yorker
- Biden’s January 6 speech is bigger than the ‘horserace’. Can the media say that? The Guardian
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