Staff Reports
Politico’s latest reporting demonstrates that the publication is nothing more than a willing mouthpiece for the Democratic Party, as evidenced by its blatant attempt to distort President Biden’s not-so-great moments. Recent remarks from Biden, in which he insulted supporters of Donald Trump by labeling them “garbage,” were expertly downplayed by Jonathan Lemire of Politico, who decided to spin the narrative in a way that would let the administration off the hook.
In a chummy display of leftist solidarity, Biden took to a Zoom call targeting Latino voters, where he managed to unleash a tirade aimed at Trump and his supporters. While describing a controversial quip made by a comedian at a recent Trump rally, Biden declared that the only “garbage” he saw was among Trump’s supporters. Politico, however, chose to twist this clear insult into an oblique jab at an isolated speaker, suggesting that Biden was merely condemning intolerance rather than acknowledging the obvious barb directed at millions of Americans.
Just for posterity, here's Politico's original "reporting" on Biden's "garbage remark." pic.twitter.com/UbYVy1ttdF
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The timeline of events bears significance here. While Biden was engaging in his outreach efforts with Voto Latino, Vice President Kamala Harris was delivering what was supposed to be a star-studded speech just outside the White House. Politico’s strategy of sidelining Biden’s smear against Trump’s base served to keep the focus on Harris, indicating a clandestine effort to protect the narrative and bolster support for the administration during a critical period. In a political landscape where optics are everything, it’s no surprise that mainstream media outlets like Politico would scramble to cover for the missteps of a president whose gaffe machine seems to be permanently stuck on “full throttle.”
Nevertheless, a video of Biden’s comments has made its way into the public domain, exposing the hubris of Lemire and his editorial team. It’s a rare instance where the left can’t simply rewrite history to suit their agenda, and the fallout has led to backlash against not only Biden but also the media’s role in shielding him. When the truth shows up in video form, it’s hard for even the most determined spinmeisters to talk their way out of it.
Attempting damage control, Biden and the Politico team have insisted that their interpretation was accurate, urging the public to trust that they heard something entirely different from reality. This absurd response has only fanned the flames of criticism directed at both the president and the select band of journalists trying to spin his sloppy remarks. The absurd notion that viewers failed to grasp what was clearly articulated has added fuel to the fire, as voters recognize a pattern of evasion and deceit rather than taking responsibility.
With increased scrutiny on Biden’s increasingly frequent missteps and Politico’s feeble attempts to camouflage them, the stage is set for a lively discussion about media accountability and political rhetoric. As JD Vance prepares to take his grievances to Joe Rogan’s podcast, it’s clear that this story will not fade quietly into the background. Instead, it will serve as another focal point in the ongoing battle to defend conservative values against the relentless tide of left-leaning media distortion.
