Trump Returns to Rally Team MAGA
AtlanticDec 22, 2022
The Facts
Former US Pres. Donald Trump branded current Pres. Joe Biden an "enemy of the state" on Sat., during his first public appearance since the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago residence on Aug. 8.
It was also Trump's first public response to Biden's Sept. 1 speech, during which the Pres. condemned what he called "MAGA forces" that he deemed a threat to American democracy.
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump came out of the gates swinging in retaliation to unjustified attacks, and delivered a great speech to rally voters to the polls in the midterms. His on-target critique of Biden's disgusting, divisive speech rebutted every hateful comment the President made - Trump had to strike back at the FBI and DOJ for becoming Biden's political tools and this response has made MAGA voters proud.
Democratic narrative
The evident rage in Trump's own address, which he used to criticize Biden's anger, reveals an ironic double standard. Even worse than his critique of Biden were Trump's continued unfounded accusations that the FBI has become politicized - all this former-President is doing is increasing the threats faced by law enforcement representatives.
