During a visit to Charleston, South Carolina, President Joe Biden expressed concern about the efforts by MAGA Republicans led by Donald Trump to distort history and accused them of trying to “steal history.” He also emphasized the persistent threat of white supremacy in the United States.
Speaking at the historic Mother Emanuel AME Church, Biden condemned white supremacy as a “poison” that continues to haunt the nation. He reflected on the tragic mass shooting in 2015 that claimed the lives of nine Black Americans and acknowledged the church’s tragic history. By connecting the fight against extremism to the heartbreaking events of 2015, Biden underscored the importance of addressing the issue of white supremacy.
In response to Trump’s comments on the Civil War, Biden drew parallels to the defeated Confederates who embraced the “lost cause” and likened it to Trump and his allies refusing to accept defeat in the 2020 election. Biden’s comparison serves as a historical backdrop, placing the current political landscape within the context of past challenges. He emphasized the significance of acknowledging historical truths in order to understand and address the present situation.
