Jean-Pierre affirms Biden's stance on Trump being a "threat to democracy" by confirming his "still stands" position.
Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, maintained that what was said previously remains valid, and it's not just limited to one person.
Did President Biden apologize to President-elect Trump for his rhetoric during their Oval Office meeting on Wednesday, as asked by FOX Business correspondent Edward Lawrence to White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre?
During his campaign, the president frequently contended that Trump posed a danger to democracy. In the election's final weeks, Biden advocated for Trump's political imprisonment and asserted that the future of democracy hung in the balance if Trump were to win.
After the election, Biden became more conciliatory and greeted Trump with a big smile at the White House.
Lawrence observed a change in tone in Jean-Pierre during the meeting, noting that while there was a unified front regarding a transition in the Oval Office, a lot was said on the campaign trail about Trump being a dangerous threat to our country and democracy. Did Jean-Pierre offer an apology today?
"Jean-Pierre appeared confused and asked, 'Apology from whom?'"
Jean-Pierre seemed agitated after Lawrence asked about an apology to President-Elect Trump for certain campaign trail words.
She stated that she had previously addressed the issue of a "threat to democracy" in the past week and emphasized that the president would always feel obligated to be truthful to the American people.
The press secretary stated that the president-elect's description of his enemies as "enemies of the people" still holds true, as confirmed by former staffers and the former chief of staff, John Kelly, among others. The statement was made directly by the president-elect.
She pivoted, arguing that she respects the results of the election.
The president is emphasizing the importance of respecting the will of the American people by putting their needs first, as demonstrated by his actions during the recent election.
Then Jean-Pierre returned to doubling down on pre-election accusations against Trump.
Although what he said remains true, it's not just him. His own people also said it. Therefore, I want to emphasize that this is not solely the president's responsibility. We must acknowledge the facts and not dismiss them as the president's alone.
This week, Jean-Pierre reacted angrily when Planet Chronicle senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich asked him about the shift in Biden's language before and after the election.
The press secretary evaded the question, highlighting the president's reverence for the electoral process and the significance of a tranquil power transition.
She accused Heinrich of being "unfair" and "twisting" her words, ending the press conference when pressed further.
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