Peter Doocy asked Jen Psaki if Biden would apologize to Kyle Rittenhouse. The White House press secretary replied with the truth about the Conservative’s new hero.
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Peter Doocy asks if Biden will apologize to Kyle Rittenhouse. Jen Psaki replied, “We have seen all the tragic consequences of people thinking it is okay to take the law into their own hands instead of letting law enforcement do their job.” pic.twitter.com/SKiP4x4CAE
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Doocy asked: “Will the President apologize to the acquitted kenosha shooter? Kyle Rittenhousefor indicating that he is awhite supremacy? “
Psaki replied. “LLet us be clear about what we aretalk about.This is about a campaign videopublished last year, the P. useResident Trump’s own words during a debate when he refusedcondemn white supremacyand militia groups.As we know from history and how many of you have covered yourselves, President THull did not refuse to condemnhe actively encouraged themher throughout his presidency.What we’ve seen is everything tragic consequences ofwhen people think it’s okayadopt the lawHands instead of allowing the law Enforcement to do their job. The President believes in Condemnation of hatred, racism and Violence.”
Doocy tried again: “You say it was just a campaign video, but it wasn’t. The president also gave an interview where he says Kyle Rittenhouse was part of a militia that is comingfrom Illinois.Have you ever heard Trump say one thing about whiteSupremacy? None of this was in theAttempt.Kyle Rittenhouse says thatPresident had real malice in defame his character.Did that happen? “
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Psaki put it on the bed: “The president spoke to him Verdict last week.He is honestly condemning theHatred and division, and Violence was seen around themLand through groups like the Proud Boys and groups the Person posed in photos with.In addition, I leave it to you his comments. “
Doocy asked for an apology from Biden, and what he got back was the truth that Kyle Rittenhouse is a Proud Boys fanboy who killed two people and didn’t allow law enforcement to do their job.
Jen Psaki is a master at taking the opening Fox News gives her and using it to get the message across that Fox News doesn’t want its viewers to hear.
Kyle Rittenhouse got away with an NRA drafted self-defense bill in Wisconsin. Rittenhouse was not on trial because he was a white racist. He was on trial for killing two people. Jen Psaki did not let Peter Doocy advance the right wing glorification of Rittenhouse and provided some ice cold facts.
Mr. Easley is the managing editor. He is also the White House press pool and congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in political science. His thesis focused on public policy with a specialization in social reform movements.
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