In August 2020, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden blamed then-President Trump for violence in the United States, stating that every example of violence had occurred during Trump’s presidency. Recently, there has been an increase in violence on college campuses stemming from anti-Israel protests, causing social media users to criticize Biden’s previous comments. Jewish students have been blocked from entering their campuses, prompting conservative commentators to question Biden’s leadership in addressing the situation. Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer also criticized Biden for not taking action against antisemitic uprisings on campuses.
The Biden administration has been accused of turning a blind eye to the violence and chaos caused by anti-Israel activists on college campuses across America. Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe criticized Biden for prioritizing winning votes over condemning the violence and supporting Jewish students. Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer urged Biden to take action and show leadership in addressing the antisemitic uprisings. The lack of response from the Biden administration has led to renewed criticism of Biden’s statements blaming Trump for violence during his presidency.
GOPAC chairman David Avella pointed out that polling data shows Americans feel less safe after three years of Biden’s presidency, with a majority believing there is more crime in the country compared to 2022. Avella highlighted that 40% of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night within a mile of their home, indicating a high level of fear and concern among the populace. The current level of fear and insecurity could impact Biden’s chances of reelection, with historical precedents showing that high levels of crime perception can lead to political shifts.
Conservatives on social media have resurfaced Biden’s posts from the summer of 2020, including one where he questioned whether there would be less violence in America if Trump was reelected. The White House responded by stating that President Biden respects the right to free expression but emphasized that protests must be peaceful and lawful. They condemned the forcible takeover of buildings as wrong and stated that hate speech and symbols have no place in America. The White House’s response did not address the specific concerns raised regarding Biden’s handling of the recent violence on college campuses.
The resurgence of violence and chaos on college campuses related to anti-Israel protests has reignited criticism of President Biden’s past statements blaming President Trump for violence during his presidency. Conservative commentators have accused Biden of failing to address the antisemitic uprisings and provide leadership in ensuring the safety and security of Jewish students. Polling data showing increased fear and concerns among Americans about crime levels under Biden’s leadership could have implications for his reelection prospects. The White House has reiterated the importance of peaceful and lawful protests but has not directly addressed the criticisms raised against President Biden’s handling of the recent violence.
