Biden Answers In Depth Questions During NBC Interview
Former Vice President Joe Biden sat down for an interview with MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart, where he discussed a range of topics and made several controversial statements. Despite being on a friendly network, Biden stumbled and said some strange things.
One of the most notable moments from the interview was when Biden explained his use of the phrase "come to Jesus" in reference to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden's excuse? He claimed it is an expression used in the southern part of his home state, Delaware. Many people were taken aback by this statement, questioning if Delaware even has a distinct "southern part". Some even speculated that the hot mic moment was a calculated move to appeal to the leftist base, as Biden appeared to pressure Netanyahu, rather than standing with him against Hamas.
Biden explains his hot mic "come to Jesus" comment:
"It's an expression used in the southern part of my state" pic.twitter.com/H68KMdO6Oi
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When Capehart asked Biden if he would go back to Israel and address the Israeli Knesset, the former vice president had a blank moment and took a long pause before responding with a vague "yes". Capehart attempted to help by asking follow-up questions, but Biden seemed lost and eventually stated, "I'd rather not discuss it more" when pressed for details about his statement.
The interview also included a confusing response from Biden regarding the pursuit of Osama bin Laden. He claimed that America had made a mistake in going after bin Laden, stating, "We shouldn't have gone into Ukraine...I mean, excuse me, we shouldn't have gone into the whole thing in Iraq and Afghanistan." This statement was met with confusion, as it appeared that Biden was conflating the two situations. Biden also seemed to forget that he was against the bin Laden raid, showing a concerning level of risk aversion.
Biden's statements in this interview not only raised questions about his understanding of current events and foreign policy but also his ability to articulate his thoughts coherently. His claim that America made a mistake in pursuing bin Laden is also factually inaccurate, further highlighting the need for clarification and clarification of his thought process.
Biden's brain breaks when asked if he'd consider another address to the Israeli parliament pic.twitter.com/k3kRHj91rT
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Despite these dubious moments, Biden also addressed serious topics such as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He expressed support for Israel's efforts to combat terrorism and emphasized the need for diplomacy and a two-state solution.
The former vice president also touched on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, stating that they were unnecessary and only caused more problems. This statement drew criticism, as many argued that the decision to go to war was based on intelligence at the time, not a mistake.
Overall, Biden's interview with Capehart revealed a somewhat confusing and disjointed thought process, as well as some questionable statements. However, he also addressed important issues and reiterated his support for Israel. It remains to be seen how these comments will impact his political standing and future actions as a potential presidential candidate.