The liberal nightly networks all heaped on Biden’s press conference Wednesday afternoon. It was also a reminder of his tenure as president. Biden was even referred to by one network as being in damage control mode.
NBC Nightly NewsTheir broadcast began on Thursday night by a poll from their network that showed Biden had the worst approval rating for any president in the history of the NBC poll. Anchor Lester Holt then announced the topline figures indicating that Biden is He finished his first year as President with an approval rating of 43%. Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump was the only President to have a lower first-year rating.
Holt was also careful to cover the continuing international fallout from Biden’s gaffe. Holt said it would be okay if Russia made a minor incursion into Ukraine. “The White House has been consumed by repairing the immediate damage caused yesterday’s marathon news conference remarks about possible Russian infiltration into Ukraine.”
Holt brought Peter Alexander, NBC Chief White House Correspondent to break down the shocking results for Biden’s poll:
According to a new NBC News poll one year into his term, America’s rating for President Biden has been grim. His approval rating is only 43%. Over half the Americans are dissatisfied. 53% of Americans are dissatisfied with the way he handled the pandemic. Six in ten disapprove his economic performance.
Alexander then revealed the following: “On Wednesday, President Obama triggered alarm bells throughout Europe suggesting that NATO’s response would be determined based on the extent of an invasion by Russia” Alexander added Biden’s remarks. The President of Ukraine tweeted a rare repudiation, saying “There are no minor incursions just like there are no minor casualties.”
You can also watch the ABC News’ live broadcasts. World News TonightThe segment began with Anchor David Muir announcing that Biden was being broadcast by the Anchor After the marathon news conference, President Biden and White House are in damage control mode.
Wow. Biden’s embarrassing behavior has made liberal media look bad.
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NBC Nightly News
1/20/2022
7.01:45 pm
LESTER HOLTZ: Hello. This is a snapshot of an uneasy nation, and one that shows a president who seems to be struggling to meet key needs. The economy, covid and his ability to unify the nation are just a few of the key takeaways of a new NBC national poll. It was conducted on the anniversary of President Joe Biden’s inauguration. With a rating of 43%, the President ended his first year as president. Donald Trump, the predecessor to Biden, is the only President who has had a lower first-year rating. The White House’s immediate concern is repairing the damage to the remarks President Trump made during yesterday’s marathon news conference concerning a Russian intrusion into Ukraine. Ron Klain, White House Chief Of Staff, will answer my questions about this. Here’s Peter Alexander.
PETER ALEXANDER : America’s President Biden’s first year in office is proving to be a difficult one, according to NBC News. Only 43% of his overall approval ratings. Over half the Americans are dissatisfied. 53% of Americans are dissatisfied with the way he handled the pandemic. Six in ten disapprove his economic performance. The President boasted his successes on Wednesday.
JOE BIDDEN, PRESIDENT: Is there any President who has done so much in a single year?
ALEXANDER Today President Biden clarified his remarks on the punishment Russia will face if Ukraine invades.
BIDEN. If any of the assembled Russian units cross over to Ukraine’s border, it is considered an invasion. Russia would pay heavy consequences if Putin made this decision.
ALEXANDER
Biden: That depends on the nature of what it is. It’s one thing if it’s a minor incursion.
ALEXANDER: That earned a rare rebuke from Ukraine’s President, tweeting “there are no minor incursions, just as there are no minor casualties.” President Biden also seemed to question the integrity of America’s midterm elections this fall if Democrat’s voting rights legislation fails.
BIDEN: I’m not saying it’s going to be legit. Indirect proportion to our inability to pass these reforms, the likelihood of becoming illegitimate has increased.
ALEXANDER
[Cuts to video from Jan 20, 2022 White House Press Conference]
ALEXANDER – Even if there is no change in the voting rights legislation, President Trump still believes that elections will be valid this fall.
JEN PSAKI :
ABC World News Tonight
1/20/2022
6.34.28 pm
DAVIDMUIR: Tonight, President Biden, and the White House, are in damage control mode following the marathon news conference. His comments on Russia and his response to Vladimir Putin suggest that any reaction to Putin will depend on the actions of the White House along the Ukrainian border. This suggests one possible scenario is, quote, a minor incursion into Ukraine. The president of Ukraine was stunned by this and immediately responded, saying that there’s no such thing as minor incursion. Mary Bruce, our White House Senior Correspondent tonight.
MARY BRUCE: President Biden attempted to quell a storm of criticism at the White House after his comments regarding a Russian invasion of Ukraine caused international concern.
JOE BIDDEN: Russia’s responsibility for invading countries will depend on the actions it takes. If it is a small incursion then that’s fine. But if the invasion becomes major, we will have to fight over what to do.
BRUCE
BIDEN – If any of the assembled Russian units cross over to Ukraine’s border, it is considered an invasion. However, it will be met by a severe and coordinated economic response. This has been discussed with our allies as well as laid out for President Putin. Russia will be paying a high price if Putin chooses this option, there is no question.
BRUCE. It was clear that the White House knew about President Zelinsky’s comments, which caused concern among European allies as well as within Ukraine. Zelinsky, the Ukrainian president tweeted that “There are not minor incursions or small nations.” As there is little grieving from the death of loved ones, so too are no minor casualties. Prior to meeting with U.S. allies Germany, Secretary of State Blinken sought to assure America’s friends.
ANTONY BLINKEN : Any Russian military forces that move over the Ukrainian border to commit additional acts of aggression against Ukraine will receive a strong, uncompromising response from America and its allies.
Today’s Secretary Blinken: MUIR Mary Bruce will be live with us tonight from the White House. Mary also clarified another comment made by the President yesterday. He was asked if the midterm elections would be valid this year given Washington’s inability to pass a voting rights bill. He replied with two words: It depends. Many questions were raised about that. He was pondering whether or not the elections are legitimate.
BRUCE: David, the President’s saying these restrictive new voting laws in some Republican-led states are going to make it more difficult for some Americans to vote, and he said that could increase the prospect that the vote will be illegitimate. Although the President stated that he is still hopeful they will implement reforms, the White House clarified today, affirming that the President is certain the midterms would be legal. David?
MUIR: Mary Bruce is back at the White House tonight. Mary, thank you.
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