Joe Biden’s Resurrected Post Sparking Outrage Amid Campus Unrest
In a wave of social media scrutiny, a 2020 Twitter post made by then-presidential candidate Joe Biden has resurfaced, drawing sharp criticism as violence escalates on college campuses nationwide stemming from anti-Israel protests.
“Remember: every example of violence Donald Trump decries has happened on his watch,” Biden wrote on Twitter in August 2020, now known as X. “Under his leadership. During his presidency.”
Unrest and Broken Promises
As anti-Israel protests erupt across college campuses, social media users have brought attention to Biden’s earlier statement. They question the fulfillment of his promises to curb violence, particularly in light of the recent unrest.
“It’s the year 2024, three full years into Joe Biden’s presidency,” conservative commentator Stephen Miller posted on X. “Jewish students are being blocked from their college campuses and told to stay home for remote learning. Is this the healing of our nation’s soul?”
Political Backlash
Republican figures have seized the opportunity to attack Biden’s record on violence and his response to the campus unrest.
“Joe Biden has looked the other way as Democrat foot soldiers hijack universities across America,” Fox News Contributor Lisa Boothe told LA News Center. “He’s more concerned about winning votes than condemning the 20-year-olds cheering for intifada.”
Former White House press secretary and Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer echoed these sentiments: “Biden would be well served by reading his old tweets and taking action. There are antisemitic uprisings on campuses across the country, and all Joe Biden can do is sit back and hope they go away. He’s shown no leadership, despite this being far worse than the two-day Unite the Right protest in Charlottesville.”
Polls Reflect Concerns
Concerns over violence and crime have been reflected in recent polls, as reported by David Avella, chairman of GOPAC and a veteran Republican strategist.
“Gallup reported more than 75% of Americans believe crime has increased in the country since 2022,” Avella said.
“The next election will be greatly influenced by the sentiment of Americans feeling less safe. Forty percent of Americans said they were afraid to walk alone at night within a mile of their home,” Avella continued. “We haven’t seen this level of fear since 1993. In the subsequent election, President Clinton had 46% approval, and Republicans gained control of the House and Senate. President Biden’s approval rating is at 39%, and Americans are witnessing violence every day.”
White House Response
LA News Center reached out to the White House for comment on Biden’s 2020 post and the recent campus unrest, but did not receive a response.
“President Biden respects the right to free expression, but protests must be peaceful and lawful,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates said in a separate statement. “Forcibly taking over buildings is not peaceful — it is wrong. And hate speech and hate symbols have no place in America.”
