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LetMyPeopleVote

(145,631 posts)
Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:42 PM Apr 2023

TFG is coming out swinging. Why Biden won't be taking the bait.

This is a good move by President Biden



https://www.msnbc.com/inside-with-jen-psaki/trump-indictment-biden-response-rcna77639?cid=sm_npd_ms_tw_ma&taid=64282e5dd0078700011f6343&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
But senior members of the Biden’s team intentionally are going to keep their heads down.

First of all, as a matter of policy, most administrations don’t speak to the specifics of ongoing criminal cases.

Second, although Biden has made it pretty clear he thinks Trump is unfit to be president, he remains a big believer in the rule of law, and has a lot of faith in the justice system and its independence.

And finally, as Biden’s team prepares for a likely 2024 re-election campaign, the last thing they want to do is add more fuel to Trump’s MAGA inferno.

Given that the president has a tendency to take questions from reporters when they are shouted at him, he will inevitably answer a question about the indictment at some point. But even then, expect him and everyone in his White House to stick to short and sweet messaging — for as long as they can.
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TFG is coming out swinging. Why Biden won't be taking the bait. (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 OP
If he does choose to answer a question about the indictment, MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2023 #1
I agree. If Biden says anything it will no comment or his belief in the rule of law etc. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #3
Dear reporters: Grow up gratuitous Apr 2023 #2
+1000000 crickets Apr 2023 #4
Let the criminal run his mouth and convict himself. dalton99a Apr 2023 #5
I agree LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #8
Why should he have to deal with this, or us. Boomerproud Apr 2023 #6
TY & Jen Psaki! Cha Apr 2023 #7

MarineCombatEngineer

(12,449 posts)
1. If he does choose to answer a question about the indictment,
Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:46 PM
Apr 2023

he'll probably say something like I'm sorry but I can't and won't comment on an ongoing criminal investigation being carried out by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, any questions should be directed to them.

Next question?

Irish_Dem

(47,482 posts)
3. I agree. If Biden says anything it will no comment or his belief in the rule of law etc.
Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:51 PM
Apr 2023

Or maybe something about separation of powers.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
2. Dear reporters: Grow up
Sat Apr 1, 2023, 01:48 PM
Apr 2023

We know you got addicted to the former guy's incessant drama, but President Biden is a seasoned, veteran public servant. It wouldn't be appropriate for the President to comment on a criminal proceeding, especially since the charges haven't even been made public. Anything he might say would be pure speculation, and President Biden is smart enough to know he doesn't need to say anything.

LetMyPeopleVote

(145,631 posts)
8. I agree
Sat Apr 1, 2023, 04:06 PM
Apr 2023

If TFG keeps going like he has been going, there will be a gag order imposed at some point in addition to further admissions that will be used at trial

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