Editorial Feedback: July 27, 2024
The Topic: Discussion of President Biden’s Oval Office address regarding his decision not to run for reelection.
There is a sense of skepticism surrounding President Biden’s recent actions, as highlighted in The New York Post’s Editorial from July 25 titled “Joe’s Sad Farewell.”
During his farewell address in the Oval Office, Biden appeared distracted as he spoke, possibly due to the teleprompter being positioned too high.
Biden made claims about the crime rate being at a 50-year low and border crossings being lower than in the previous administration, but these statements are being questioned by many.
If Biden genuinely believes these falsehoods, then it may be for the best that he is not seeking reelection.
Nicholas Maffei
Yonkers
While some individuals are frustrated by Biden’s lack of a clear explanation for his decision not to run again, others like myself are not surprised by this omission.
It appears evident that Biden was pressured to step down by influential Democrats and donors who withdrew their support.
It is unreasonable to expect Biden to disclose such information in a public statement to the nation.
Following his debate with former President Donald Trump, the excuse of having a “bad night” is no longer sufficient.
Politics is often described as a cut-throat arena, and the events leading to Biden’s withdrawal align with this sentiment.
Phil Serpico
Queens
One of the most distressing aspects of Biden’s decision not to run is the sudden outpouring of praise from fellow Democrats claiming he is a selfless patriot acting in the country’s best interest.
These are the same individuals who supported him for over three years and then turned against him when it benefitted them financially and politically. This behavior is disgraceful.
Peter W. Kelly
Hazlet, NJ
During Biden’s address to the nation, Trump narrowly avoided a potential crisis, as expectations were high for Biden to make a significant announcement or resignation.
Instead, Biden reiterated his campaign rhetoric without addressing the underlying reasons for his withdrawal, while acknowledging Vice President Kamala Harris in a half-hearted manner.
It may be a relief that Biden chose not to step down, as this decision prevented Harris from gaining the power of incumbency, which could have posed a threat to Trump.
Challenging the Vice President in the upcoming election may be a less daunting prospect for Trump.
Frank Russo
Centereach
The Topic: Resignation of Kimberly Cheatle as Secret Service director following a Congressional hearing.
Kimberly Cheatle, the former Secret Service director, follows a pattern of government officials taking “full responsibility” for major shortcomings without facing criminal consequences.
Many believe Cheatle should be held criminally accountable for her negligence, which allowed a gunman to tragically take the life of Corey Comperatore during an attempted assassination of Trump.
Cheatle failed in her duty to ensure Trump’s safety.
Richard Siegelman
Plainview
The resignations of Kimberly Cheatle from the Secret Service and President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection mark positive developments for the nation as a whole.
Numerous Americans have lost trust in the government, and there is still a long road ahead to restore faith in our institutions, especially considering the perceived bias and targeting within the Department of Justice towards former President Trump and other conservative figures.
It is suggested that more government officials should step down for the betterment of the country.
Michael Pravica
Henderson, Nev.
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