Axelrod on RFK Jr.’s vaccine actions: ‘Real disaster ahead’
David Axelrod, a Democratic political strategist, criticized recent changes to health and welfare under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has added members to the main vaccine advisory committee. This week, Kennedy dismissed all 17 members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and appointed eight new members, some of whom are known for […]
Axelrod: Biden conversation should be ‘put aside’ following cancer diagnosis
On Sunday, David Axelrod, a former strategist for Obama, discussed President Biden’s mental acuity and whether he should step back from politics after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. “I think this kind of conversation will come up, and he seems to be having a tough time with this. Maybe he should consider taking a breather,” […]
Axelrod proposes to quiet the discussion on Biden’s mental sharpness after cancer announcement
CNN political commentator David Axelrod suggested on Sunday that the focus on former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity should be set aside given his recent cancer diagnosis. During a conversation with CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield, Axelrod noted the heightened scrutiny surrounding Biden’s stability, especially with discussions about a new book anticipated for release soon. He […]
David Axelrod Is Very Distraught That Trump, Musk Are Saving Taxpayer Dollars By Gutting Foreign Aid
Former Obama administration official David Axelrod expressed disappointment Friday about a massive layoff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) following a review by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Doge and State Department representatives visited USAID's headquarters on January 31 to discuss ABC News to consider agency spending in line with US foreign […]
Ex-Obama strategist David Axelrod slams Biden’s ‘egregious’ pardons of family members as he left White House
Former Barack Obama campaign strategist David Axelrod slammed former President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his family in the final moments of his presidency, telling the former commander-in-chief to “get a grip.” . “It was terrible,” groaned Axelrod, a frequent critic of Biden. In an episode of his “Hacks on Tap” podcast It was released […]
Axelrod: Trump learned from last four years ‘he can get away with anything’
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said he thinks the biggest lesson President Trump has learned over the past four years is that he can “get away with anything.” “I think the lesson he's learned over the last four years is that he can get away with anything,” Axelrod said on CNN on Tuesday. “And I think […]
David Axelrod praises Trump for talking to press after Biden dodged reporters
CNN's David Axelrod said Monday that it was somewhat “refreshing” to see President Trump field questions from reporters on his first day in office. “I think, too, he said, 'Did Biden do this?'” I think he wanted to contrast that with that. [former President] “Biden by holding these rolling press conferences,” Axelrod said. CNN's Anderson […]
Axelrod knocks Trump for not putting hand on bible
Democratic strategist David Axelrod criticized President Trump for not placing his hand on the Bible during his oath of office on Monday. In a post on . “I can only imagine the flood of comments if @BarackObama had done the same thing,” he added. Trump took the oath of office for the second time on […]
Axelrod: 'Pretty clear' Trump has no desire to work with Democrats
Veteran Democratic strategist David Axelrod said it's “pretty clear” that President-elect Trump has no desire to work with Democrats on bipartisan solutions, citing Trump's social media posts and the White House. He pointed to his accomplishments during his first term in office. In an appearance on CNN Monday night, Axelrod told a panel that the […]
‘Consummate Insider’: Axelrod Digs At Biden While Comparing Him To Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
Former President Barack Obama's chief campaign strategist, David Axelrod, said on CNN on Monday that President Joe Biden is a “perfect insider” in Washington, D.C., while also describing Biden as a D.C. “outsider.” He compared the accomplishments of former President Jimmy Carter. The Carter Center announced Sunday that the former Democratic president died at age […]