CNN climate reporter Bill Weir thinks Biden did a great job in Maui, despite uncomfortable moments and fraudulent stories.
“President and Dr. Biden spent several hours both over Lahaina on the ground here and meeting with both first responders and victims of this tragedy at the big shelter, the War Memorial shelter in central Maui,” Weir began.
Weir said that Biden “said the right things in many cases when he came to the microphone to give his statements,” later adding that he “did serve as empathizer-in-chief after five days of being mostly silent on the issue publicly.”
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CNN’s @BillWeirCNN praises Biden’s Hawaii visit: “He said the right things … He serve[d] as empathizer-in-chief” pic.twitter.com/UOLoQAVBSO
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) August 22, 2023
From The Daily Wire:
Biden, who faced intense criticism early on for vacationing and seemingly not taking a personal interest in the tragedy, visited the island on Monday and generated more controversy with his remarks.
Biden landed himself in hot water when he compared the fire to a fire at his home in the early 2000s that the Associated Press said at the time was “small” and “contained to the kitchen.” The Delaware fire chief said they got to the home quickly, and the situation was under control in a matter of minutes.
CNN correspondent hails Biden as 'empathizer-in-chief' for Maui visit: 'Said the right things' https://t.co/vLFlZeFsbm
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 23, 2023
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