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Biden Labels Trump as 'Primary Threat' to U.S. Democracy in Univision Interview

In a candid interview with Univision's Enrique Acevedo, President Joe Biden did not mince words when asked about the 'primary threat to freedom and democracy' in the United States, naming his predecessor, Donald Trump, as the central figure of concern. This bold assertion comes amidst a backdrop of heightened political tension and division within the country, particularly among the Republican Party, which Biden suggests is under a 'death grip' by Trump. The President's remarks underscore a deep concern for the state of U.S. democracy and the influence Trump continues to wield, even after leaving office.

Biden's unequivocal stance during the Univision interview highlights the ongoing struggle between the current administration and Trump's lingering influence over American politics. The President's comments reflect a broader narrative of concern among Democrats and some Republicans about Trump's potential to undermine democratic norms and institutions. Biden's assertion that 'this is not your father’s Republican Party' points to a significant shift in the political landscape, largely attributed to Trump's controversial leadership style and policies.

The interview also touched on international relations, particularly with Mexico, indicating Biden's efforts to navigate complex diplomatic waters in contrast to Trump's approach. However, the primary focus remained on the domestic challenges posed by Trump's political maneuvers and the divisive climate they foster. Biden'…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What impact do you think such strong political statements have on public trust and political polarization?

 @9LGLFBJ from Tennessee  answered…1yr1Y

I think public trust of both parties is severely diminished with smear campaign tactics and makes our government seem untrustworthy and childish.

 @9LGH7P7Constitution from Montana  answered…1yr1Y

I think it shows peoples character and what they will chooses to belive.

 @9LGFRPN from California  answered…1yr1Y

It serves to further divide people because it establishes that you must either hate him or staunchly defend him.

 @9LGHKCGDemocrat from California  answered…1yr1Y

I believe it allows Biden to gain or lose supporters.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you feel about a sitting president openly labeling a former president as a threat to democracy?

 @9LGLQ6K from Arizona  answered…1yr1Y

I feel that all presidents have done good and bad in their presidency and no one president should be shunned for what they have done unless it sides with terrorism

 @9LGKS4Hanswered…1yr1Y

i think biden is doing what he can to get more votes

 @9LGM8TB from Ohio  answered…1yr1Y

I lose respect for anyone who uses the smear tactic, it lacks decorum and maturity. Even tho I’m not a fan of trump, it makes Biden seem childish

 @9LGLFBJ from Tennessee  answered…1yr1Y

I think public trust of both parties is severely diminished with smear campaign tactics and makes our government seem untrustworthy and childish.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

What the 'uninstructed' movement means for Wisconsin voters, Biden's chances

https://jsonline.com

In summer 2020, Ismail El-Hassan spent every day in the sweltering sun, door-knocking for Joe Biden. But, April 2, he ... didn't win any races but beat out other candidates in the Democratic primary.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

Univision Asked Biden What's The 'Primary Threat To Freedom’ And He Didn't Hold Back

https://yahoo.com

Univision’s Enrique Acevedo asked President Joe Biden what he believes “constitutes the primary threat to freedom and democracy” in the United States. “Donald Trump,” the president replied in a lengthy interview that the Spanish language network aired Tuesday.

 @9LG8DLH from Pennsylvania  commented…1yr1Y

There is probably bias in both side of the argument so read both sides and make a good judgement call

 @9LG7KVJPeace and Freedom from Ohio  commented…1yr1Y

Not really much since I just let things be

 @9LG7RV6 from Pennsylvania  commented…1yr1Y

I think Trump has the overhand of Biden.

 @HareSamAuthoritarian from Arizona  commented…1yr1Y

Biden's accusation against Trump is just another example of how the left manipulates narratives to vilify strong leadership and undermine real progress.

 @GorillaSamLibertarian from California  commented…1yr1Y

It's just another day in the circus of U.S. politics, where leaders seem more focused on pointing fingers than on preserving our individual liberties.

 @LovesickIdealisticProgressive from New York  commented…1yr1Y

Finally, someone's calling it like it is; Trump's influence is a real danger to our democracy, and I'm glad Biden's not afraid to say it out loud.

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Europe on Edge as Critical Cables Severed Near Nord Stream Blast Zone

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday said "nobody believes" that two broken telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea were "accidentally cut.""We have to conclude, without knowing exactly who did it, that it is a hybrid action and we also have to assume — without knowing it — that it is sabotage," Pistorius told reporters in Brussels on the sidelines of a Council of the European Union meeting.The Finnish network company Cinia said Monday it was investigating a broken undersea internet cable running between Santahamina near Helsinki and Rostock in Germany — in a submarine incident that sparked political alarm in Berlin and Helsinki.The 1,173 kilometer-long cable follows a similar route to the Russia-to-Germany Nord Stream gas pipelines, which exploded in September 2022 in an apparent act of sabotage.Also speaking on the sidelines of the meeting in Brussels, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said: “We are now investigating what has happened. We have good capabilities through all of this to investigate what has happened and who has been there.”Finland’s Europe Minister Joakim Strand called the incident "concerning.""Our authorities together with the companies are proactively investigating the case. The telecommunications have been re-routed to back-up connections and practical impacts have been minimal. The cable of course will be repaired. It is too soon to speculate on any causes but of course this is concerning," he added.The suspected case of sabotage comes as European foreign ministers, meeting in Warsaw on Tuesday, warned that Russia is “systematically attacking” Europe’s security architecture.

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Horror in Northern Gaza: U.S. Questions Israel After Civilians Slaughtered in Residential Attack

An Israeli strike on a residential building in northern Gaza killed dozens of people early Tuesday, the territory’s emergency service said, in the latest attack to cause mass casualties in the area since Israel renewed its offensive against Hamas in the north.The Palestinian Civil Defense, the emergency service, said at least 55 people were killed in the strike in the town of Beit Lahia. Gaza’s health ministry said at least 93 people were dead, including 25 children. The Israeli military said in a statement that it was “aware of reports that civilians were harmed” in the town and was looking into the details.Matt Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesman, called the strike “a horrifying incident with a horrifying result” and said the Biden administration had contacted the Israeli government to ask what happened.Israeli forces renewed their offensive in northern Gaza this month, saying they were trying to stem a regrouping of Hamas, the militant group that attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, sparking the war in Gaza.The strike comes days after another Israeli attack on a residential block in Beit Lahia that left dozens of people killed or wounded, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. The Israeli military confirmed the strike on Sunday, saying that the air force had “conducted a precise strike” targeting Hamas fighters.An overnight Israeli airstrike hit another residential building in the town on Oct. 20, killing dozens of people, Palestinian officials and emergency workers said.Roughly 400,000 people remain in northern Gaza, according to the United Nations, and many have been trapped in their ruined neighborhoods.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…8mos8MO

Death, Denial, and Silence: Inside China’s Push to Bury Zhuhai’s Devastating SUV Attack

Outside the sports center in the southern city of Zhuhai where a 62-year-old man had plowed an S.U.V. into a crowd, killing at least 35 people, workers on Wednesday quickly removed bouquets of flowers left by grieving residents. Uniformed police officers and officials in plainclothes shooed away bystanders and warned them not to take photos. At hospitals where patients were taken after the attack — at least 43 more people were injured — local officials sat outside the intensive care units, blocking journalists from speaking with family members.On the Chinese internet, censors were mobilized to delete videos, news articles and commentaries about the attack. Almost 24 hours had passed before officials divulged details about the assault, which happened on Monday, including the death toll. Their statement offered limited details, and they have held no news conferences.The response was a precise enactment of the Chinese government’s usual playbook after mass tragedies: Prevent any nonofficial voices, including eyewitnesses and survivors, from speaking about the event. Spread assurances of stability. Minimize public displays of grief.The goal is to stifle potential questions and criticism of the authorities, and force the public to move on as quickly as possible. And to a large degree, it appeared to be working.Though many residents of Zhuhai, the city of 2.4 million where the attack happened, were clearly shaken, they said on Wednesday they had not questioned the delay in information, attributing it to the government’s need to first sort out what had happened. A steady stream of people arrived by foot or taxi to lay flowers at the sports center’s entrance, but when officials took away the flowers and told the people not to linger, they quickly complied.Local governments have also vowed in recent months to spend more time screening for people who have experienced “failures,” after a spate of violent attacks, including several cases in which schoolchildren were stabbed.But officials were also clearly on the lookout for any deeper scrutiny of the Zhuhai killings. Videos and photos of the scene of the attack showed only as grayed-out squares on Weibo, a social media platform. Blog posts urging people not to treat violent attacks as isolated incidents, but rather to look deeper for potential social causes, disappeared.

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