Joe Biden was just asked by a reporter about the Rittenhouse verdict and, unbelievably, he didn’t contest it in any way. I’m sure the left is very unhappy with his comments:
President Biden takes a few questions. Here on the Rittenhouse verdict. He said he didn't watch trial. And then on his health as he returned from first physical as president. pic.twitter.com/d3AxmgL1oZ
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) November 19, 2021
Biden said “Well look, I stand by what the jury has concluded. The jury system works and we have to abide by it.”
I’m a little surprised Joe Biden didn’t proclaim ‘he’s a murderer’ like much of the left, as he has been ridiculous about Rittenhouse in the past. I suspect that his comments today are about protecting himself, although I’m not sure that’s going to be good enough.
Either way, I’m glad he chose not to fan the flames of the absurd leftist reaction today. It was a decent response.
UPDATE: I take it back. The first sentence of his written statement is ridiculous:
Biden releases statement on Rittenhouse before he exits the White House for the turkey pardon
"While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken." pic.twitter.com/WM4OhgPNga
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) November 19, 2021