In the most recent White House press conference, Karine once again demonstrated this pattern. When Peter questioned her about the disparity between Biden's and Trump's use of the term "bloodbath" in relation to presidential elections, she faltered. Jean-Pierre struggled to provide a coherent response, resorting to nonsensical explanations to rationalize this perplexing double standard.
Q: Why was it acceptable for Biden to use the term "bloodbath" in 2020, but not when President Trump uses it?
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 2, 2024
KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: *brain breaks* pic.twitter.com/RcBCHcFo6K
From Valiant News:
Doocy cited Biden’s warning to then-opponent Bernie Sanders against a campaign “bloodbath” in 2020, asking Jean-Pierre, “What did Joe Biden mean in 2020 when he said, ‘What we can’t let happen is allow this primary to become a negative bloodbath!'”
Despite the direct quote from Biden, Jean-Pierre struggled to offer a meaningful explanation, demonstrating the administration’s difficulty in reconciling its own past rhetoric with its current stance.
The exchange between Doocy and Jean-Pierre comes in the context of the Biden administration’s criticism of Donald Trump for his recent warning of a “bloodbath” if he were to lose the 2024 election. Biden and his team have accused Trump of inciting violence and division with his rhetoric, pointing to his controversial comments about the auto industry and the potential consequences of his loss.
Critics argue that the Biden administration’s response to Trump’s “bloodbath” remarks represents a double standard, given Biden’s own use of the term in the past. They contend that the administration is quick to condemn Trump’s language while ignoring similar language used by Biden himself.