Radio host Hugh Hewitt said on FOX Business Monday night that former President Jimmy Carter died knowing he wasn't the “worst president” because President Joe Biden took over that title. spoke.
The Carter Center confirmed Sunday that the 100-year-old former Democratic president died while in hospice care in Plains, Georgia. Hewitt was asked on “Kudlow” about Biden's response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments. society of truth post About Carter's death. Trump said that while he has “strong philosophical and political opposition” to Carter, he believes Carter “truly loves and respects our country.” (Related: CBS reporter regrets media misinformation about Biden for all the wrong reasons)
Hewitt said he thought the comment was “very benevolent of President Trump.”
“I'm not sure whether Joe Biden's 'common sense, decency, common sense' remark in the Virgin Islands was directed at Donald Trump rather than as a tribute to Jimmy Carter. In fact, What he did to the 37 murderers for whom he received commuted sentences was vile,” Hewitt said.
“President Biden cannot remove him from office at this time,” Hewitt added. “As the Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month, he should have resigned more than a year ago. What we're seeing is a pretty desperate attempt to accomplish something distinctive. I think it's the image of a man.”
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between him, remarks Commenting on Carter's passing, Biden said the former president had “character, conviction and humility” and said Americans “would be successful if they were more like Jimmy Carter.” Mr. Biden was then asked whether Mr. Trump would benefit from Mr. Carter's legacy, to which Mr. Biden responded, “Everyone has a right to a question of decency.''
Mr. Hewitt said Mr. Carter died “knowing that he was not the worst president of the post-war era.”
“Joe Biden is that. But the 'courtesy, decency, decency' comment after that statement is a little harsh, that's actually very hard to swallow,” Hewitt said.
With Biden set to leave the White House in 21 days, the president has faced intense criticism for his recent actions while in office, particularly his recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden.
Political commentators and Democrats expressed dismay after Biden's announcement on December 1, even though he had repeatedly told the public and the press that he had no intention of pardoning his son. expressed support. Nearly two weeks after Hunter Biden's pardon, the president has granted clemency to about 1,500 people. These include drug traffickers, crack dealers, cartel leaders, and fraudsters.
Since September 2021, Biden's approval rating has struggled to return to its February 2021 peak of 54.8%, according to the average. data Collected by FiveThirtyEight. According to FiveThirtyEight, recent data shows the president's approval rating remains at 37.4%, the same as its lowest level since June.
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