On the eve of the January 6, 2021 anniversary, President Joe Biden delivered a significant speech that earned widespread praise from pundits for confronting Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, accusing them of undermining the foundational ideals of America.
Addressing a crucial question about the sanctity of democracy in America, Biden spoke approximately 10 miles away from the Valley Forge National Historical Park, where George Washington rallied troops during the Revolutionary War 250 years ago. Emphasizing the significance of the upcoming 2024 election, the President linked it to the core values of democracy.
The context of Biden’s speech was inspired by the 2021 insurrection attempt, during which a mob influenced by Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, seeking to prevent Biden from assuming office despite his clear victory in the 2020 election.
More Read
Following the speech, former Republican Illinois congressman Joe Walsh expressed his support on social media, stating, “Joe Biden can win in November if he speaks this way every day and never backs down from fighting with all he’s got to save our democracy from Trump.” Walsh urged Biden to continue emphasizing the stakes involved in protecting democracy.
TV host Michael Smerconish joined in the applause, commending the well-written, appropriately timed, and strongly delivered speech. Walsh, in separate posts, highlighted Biden’s direct confrontation of Trump, asserting that Republicans could not defend against the forceful critique.
Political commentator Tara Setmeyer, a former Republican, endorsed Biden’s messaging, particularly emphasizing a portion of the speech where Biden criticized Trump’s campaign as self-centered and fixated on the past rather than the future.
Former Republican commentator Rick Wilson echoed the sentiment, urging those in favor of democracy to amplify Biden’s message. Wilson posted on Twitter, “Everyone on the pro-democracy side of this fight should amplify the hell out of this.
