The Justification for Biden’s Speech
AtlanticJUL 2022
The Spin
Republican narrative
In a feigned attempt to unite the country, Biden has demonized half the population and created a deeper divide between the two political sides. Rather than fabricating so-called threats, he should focus on the crises that are ongoing: catastrophic foreign policy decisions, extreme gas prices, and soaring inflation.
Democratic narrative
The only thing offensive about Biden's speech was the Republicans' outraged reaction, which is disingenuous considering they themselves have criticized Trump's agenda in the past. Biden rightly spoke up for democracy, free and fair elections, and the need to fight the fascist tendencies of a small portion of the population.
