Biden's Hypocrisy Unmasked: Divisive Rhetoric Condemned

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump was a chilling event that shook the US and enraged it as well. However, it also laid bare the stark hypocrisy and dangerous rhetoric propagated by President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party, and their media mates.

What makes the attempted assassination on Trump’s life even more disturbing is that it came a day after President Biden's incendiary comments about Trump - prompting a national conversation about the role of political leaders and the media in inciting hatred and division in the United States.

Biden addressed American’s following the assassination attempt, calling for all sides to tone down the violent rhetoric that has plagued American politics. "We must come together as a nation," he said solemnly, "and reject the language of hate and division."

Yet, the irony of Biden’s words wasn’t lost on the public. Just the day before, Biden himself had delivered a speech urging Democrats to put Trump "in the bull’s-eye," accusing the former president of being a dictator and an existential threat to American democracy.

It’s a blatant contradiction between Biden's call for unity and his own inflammatory rhetoric - emblematic of a broader pattern of hypocrisy within the Democratic Party and its media supporters. For years, Democrats have accused Trump and his supporters of inciting violence and spreading hate, all while engaging in the very same behaviour they decry.

However, the media, too, has played a significant role in this toxic dynamic. Major news outlets, who have portrayed themselves as champions of truth and civility, have consistently amplified and legitimised the divisive rhetoric of Democratic leaders.

In the wake of the assassination attempt on Trump, many media figures quickly pivoted to downplay the severity of Biden's remarks, instead focusing on the need for gun control and other policy issues. The selective outrage and biased reporting have only served to deepen the public's mistrust in the media and fuel further division.

The Democratic Party's strategy of vilifying Trump and his supporters has been a cornerstone of their political playbook. Framing Trump as an existential threat, seems to justify their increasingly aggressive tactics and rhetoric. It was the same approach adopted which was also evident during the 2020 presidential campaign, when Biden frequently referred to the election as a "battle for the soul of the nation" and warned that a Trump victory would spell the end of American democracy.

Such apocalyptic language has had a corrosive effect on the political debate, creating an environment where extreme actions, such as the assassination attempt on Trump, become conceivable.

Furthermore, the Democrats' selective outrage and double standards have only exacerbated the problem. While condemning Trump and his supporters for their rhetoric and actions, they have turned a blind eye to the excesses within their own ranks.

Incidents of violence and intimidation by left-wing activists, like the riots that erupted during the summer of 2020, have often been downplayed or excused. Its a double standard that sends a dangerous message: that political violence is acceptable, as long as it is directed against the "right" targets.

The impact of such hypocrisy extends beyond just the political elite and the media. It’s permeated American society, sowing distrust and animosity among ordinary citizens. Communities have become increasingly polarised, with individuals retreating into echo chambers where their views are constantly reinforced and amplified. The cycle of division and radicalisation now poses a grave threat to the social fabric of the nation.

In the wake of the attempted assassination on Trump, Biden and the Democratic Party must recognise that their rhetoric and actions have consequences. They can’t, in good faith, call for unity and civility while simultaneously demonising their political opponents and inciting their supporters.

And that goes for the media, too. It also must take responsibility for its role in this crisis. By prioritising sensationalism and partisanship over balanced and fair reporting, they’ve abdicated their duty to inform and unite the public. Restoring trust in the media requires a commitment to impartiality and a willingness to hold all sides accountable, regardless of political affiliation.

The assassination attempt on Trump has laid bare the deep-seated hypocrisy and dangerous rhetoric that have come to define the Democratic Party, President Biden, and their media allies.

If the US is to repair itself and move forward, it will require Americans to reject the language of division and hatred.