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Biden-Harris Admin Faces Backlash Over 'Threat' Label for Trump Amid Assassination Attempt

Sep 17, 2024, 07:43 PM

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre referred to former President Donald Trump as a 'threat to democracy' just two days after an alleged second assassination attempt on Trump. This statement has sparked significant controversy, particularly during a press briefing where Fox News' Peter Doocy challenged Jean-Pierre on the Biden-Harris administration's repeated use of the term 'threat' to describe Trump. Jean-Pierre responded by labeling Doocy's question as 'incredibly dangerous.' The incident has drawn criticism from various quarters, including Senator JD Vance, who called out Democrats and the media following the assassination attempt.