A Fox News reporter literally quoted Joe Biden today as part of a question and got accused of using an ‘extreme’ interpretation of what Biden said.
The question was from Jacqui Heinrich, in which she said:
“Did the President mean to essentially accuse Republicans of murder? The language that he was using to describe opposition to the Affordable Care Act – the quote was ‘they want to terminate the Affordable Care Act. Terminate will – guess what – kill millions of Americans.’ Does he think that Republicans are trying to kill Americans?”
Joe Biden literally suggested that Republicans want to kill Americans, and yet KJP calls this an ‘extreme’ interpretation or something.
Watch the video:
.@JacquiHeinrich: “And then, on some of the comments he made today, did – did the President mean to – essentially accuse Republicans of – of murder? I mean, the – the language that he was using to describe opposition to the Affordable Care Act – the quote was, um, ‘they want to… pic.twitter.com/fLFPJUCPSG
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) April 9, 2024
Here’s the transcript from Curtis Houck:
Jacqui Heinrich: “And then, on some of the comments he made today, did – did the President mean to – essentially accuse Republicans of – of murder? I mean, the – the language that he was using to describe opposition to the Affordable Care Act – the quote was, um, ‘they want to terminate the Affordable Care Act. Terminate will – guess what – kill millions of Americans.’ Does he think that Republicans are trying to kill Americans?”
KJP: “I think you’re – I think you’re taking the most extreme – extreme definition or extreme evaluation of what the President said. Here’s the reality. The Affordable Care Act, which obviously started in the Obama-Biden administration, the President expanded on that, making sure that people have affordable health care that saves lives. It does. It is important.”
Heinrich: “[Inaudible] use other language, though? It – it’s a stronger than usual –”
KJP: “But you’re taking what he said to the most extreme part of – of your definition or your realization.”
Heinrich: “Well, he said it.”
KJP: “I know, but let’s be – let’s be really clear.”
Heinrich: “He – he said –”
KJP: “Let’s –”
Heinrich: “– harm and –”
KJP: “– let’s be really clear. People having health care is important. It saves lives. It is important to have that.”