Mccarthy Calls On Biden To Apologize After Semi Fascism Comment.

“President Biden has chosen to divide, belittle and belittle his fellow Americans — Why? simply because they disagree with his policies,” McCarthy said in his speech. “That’s not leadership.” “When the President speaks tonight at Independence Hall, the first line out of his mouth should be to apologize for defaming tens of millions of Americans as ‘fascists,’” McCarthy said. Biden likened the philosophy underpinning Trump and those who stood by him to “semi-fascism” — comments Republicans have criticized the President for. “What we’re seeing now is either the beginning or the death of an extreme MAGA philosophy,” Biden recently told a group of Democratic donors at a private home in Maryland. “It’s not just Trump,” he continued, “it’s the whole philosophy behind the — I’ll say something: It’s like semi-fascism.” McCarthy also used his remarks to widely criticize Democratic control of Congress and the Biden White House, arguing that Americans are struggling and that Democrats are failing.
The House Minority Leader said in his speech that he spoke to Americans who felt that the policies of Biden and the Democrats made their lives more difficult. He suggested that a Republican majority in Congress could be the solution. “What is clear to me and to you is that Washington and the White House are not listening. They just don’t get it,” he said. “Our best days are ahead of us, not behind us. Our nation can flourish again, and under a new historic Republican majority, it will. The past two years have been a trying time for Americans everywhere.” He added: “Over the past two years, Joe Biden has launched an attack on the soul of America, on its people, on its laws, on its most sacred values. He has launched an attack on our democracy. His policies have seriously wounded America’s soul, diminished America’s spirit, and betrayed America’s trust.” McCarthy spoke about Republican positions on immigration, drug addiction, Covid-19 mandates and education, among other issues. At one point, McCarthy addressed democracy in the United States, an issue Democrats often raise against Republicans in connection with Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. McCarthy also suggested the FBI’s investigation of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property was politically motivated, something the Justice Department has repeatedly denied. “Joe Biden often says that our democracy is under threat. He’s right, but not for the reason he thinks,” McCarthy said. “Joe Biden and a politicized Justice Department raided the home of his top political opponent, Donald Trump. This is an attack on democracy.” McCarthy concluded his speech by offering messages to Republicans ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. “Republicans have a plan for a new direction that will get our country back on track. Our plan is our commitment to America,” he said. “If Republicans are given the opportunity and the honor to hold a majority in the House, we will work day and night, hour after hour for you, the people.” Biden is expected to use his speech to bolster an attack on extremism in the GOP that has recently been a focus of his messaging as he seeks to connect GOP candidates with his predecessor in the White House, framing midterms as a runoff against him. Trump. The key battleground state of Pennsylvania serves as the backdrop for both speeches. McCarthy’s speech was made in Biden’s hometown of Scranton, while Biden will speak from Philadelphia. CNN’s Kevin Liptak contributed to this story.