President Biden emphasizes the need for safety and peace, stating that the US must never become a killing field. Read his powerful message.
President Joe Biden emphasized the dangers of toxic political rhetoric and its potential to incite violence during his address from the Oval Office. He called on Americans to avoid resorting to violence and to engage in civil discourse instead.
Biden urged citizens to break out of echo chambers where they only encounter like-minded opinions, emphasizing the importance of embracing differing viewpoints in a democratic society. He stressed the need to de-escalate political tensions and foster a more respectful political environment.
The President unequivocally denounced all forms of violence, stating that there is no place for such actions in America. He highlighted the need to prevent violence from becoming normalized and cited various recent incidents, including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, as examples of the dangerous consequences of inflammatory rhetoric.
Biden underscored the importance of resolving political differences through peaceful means such as debate and elections, rather than through violent acts. He emphasized that the power to effect change in the country should always reside with the people, not with those who seek to use violence to achieve their goals.
