President Joe Biden’s recent speech to Morehouse graduates has sparked mixed reviews, with some graduates turning their backs and protesters gathering near the campus in opposition to Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
During a stop at Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta, Biden downplayed polls showing him losing his reelection and reminded supporters that the race isn’t just about him, but also about the alternative. He then took a jab at former President Donald Trump, calling him a “loser” and igniting laughter and applause from the audience.
Biden’s use of insults and one-liners to troll Trump has become a recurring theme in his speeches. He has mocked Trump’s suggestions to inject bleach to treat COVID and joked about his financial struggles with Truth Social. Biden’s taunts are aimed at triggering Trump and showing that he can stand up to the former president.
However, some experts question whether Biden’s approach is effective, as he has built his political brand on notions of empathy and decency. Drew Westen, a psychology professor, believes that Biden may be too nice to effectively use insults against Trump.
Despite the mixed reviews, Biden continues to use insults and zingers in his speeches, with the hope of getting under Trump’s skin and showing that Democrats are not afraid to go toe-to-toe with Republicans. Whether this strategy will have an impact on the 2024 election remains to be seen.
