Hold the press! Did MSNBC just talk poorly about their overlord?
MSNBC contributor Sam Stein lashed out at President Joe Biden, calling him a “weird historical figure” on The Bulwark podcast. The criticism came after Biden announced he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on three felony gun charges.
Stein joined host Tim Miller to discuss the decision and its impact on Biden’s legacy. Miller questioned the Democratic party’s stance on Biden’s decision, to which Stein responded, “They don’t have any leg. That’s the whole thing.” He went on to say that the pardon was a “stupid step” taken by Biden, but ultimately it would not cause any irreparable damage to the norms, which he believes are already shattered.
The discussion turned to their frustration with Biden, with Miller expressing his anger over a recent photo of Biden and President-elect Donald Trump smiling during their meeting at the White House. “I’m so mad at Joe Biden right now,” Miller said, adding that he believes Biden has acted selfishly throughout his term.
Stein agreed, stating, “He’s such a weird historical figure. On the one hand, obviously deeply sympathetic guy. On the other hand, we should recognize he defeated Trump for like four years without Trump.” He continued to criticize Biden for his decisions, claiming they were “ill-founded” and “selfish,” which ultimately led to the current predicament the country is facing.
The conversation then turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign’s failure. Some have suggested that Harris’ rhetoric against Trump may have contributed to their loss, while others, like Democratic California Rep. Nancy Pelosi, have suggested that if Biden had stepped down before July 21, the party could have held an open primary to select and strengthen their candidate.
In Biden’s statement regarding Hunter, he claimed the cases against his son were brought forward solely because he is a Biden. However, this contradicts his previous statements in which he assured the public that he had no intention of pardoning his son and was “satisfied” with the conviction. This inconsistency has raised questions about Biden’s sincerity and honesty.
The liberal media’s defense of Biden’s actions and their attempts to shift the blame onto Republicans and others have been met with criticism. The biased coverage and selective reporting by the mainstream media have become increasingly apparent to the public, further eroding their trust in the media.MSNBC