'He's got real problems': Kevin McCarthy warns Joe Biden of potential pushback at Chicago Democratic National Convention on 'Fox & Friends'

The conversation took place in light of the Michigan Democratic Primary results, which showed that 13% of people voted uncommitted even though Biden secured a comfortable victory
PUBLISHED FEB 29, 2024
Kevin McCarthy and Brian Kilmeade discussed the challenges Joe Biden could likely face at the Democratic National Convention on the February 28 episode of 'Fox & Friends' (Screengrab/Fox News and Getty Images)
Kevin McCarthy and Brian Kilmeade discussed the challenges Joe Biden could likely face at the Democratic National Convention on the February 28 episode of 'Fox & Friends' (Screengrab/Fox News and Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined host Brian Kilmeade to discuss the turmoil within the Democratic Party on the February 28 episode of 'Fox & Friends'.

The conversation took place in light of the Michigan Democratic Primary results, which showed that 13% of people voted uncommitted even though incumbent Joe Biden secured a comfortable victory.

The pushback primarily came from the state's Arab-American population who protested against the President's support for Israel amid the country's war with Hamas and genocide in Gaza.

Kevin McCarthy's take on the situation

With the Chicago Democratic National Convention coming up in August, the former California representative spoke of the possibility of strong backlash that the Biden administration may face at the event. He drew a comparison with the 1968 convention, which was marred by violent protests over the Vietnam War.

"He's got real problems. … I think Chicago will be quite interesting and could repeat the Democratic convention in the past in Chicago. They could have real protests," McCarthy told Kilmeade.

Speaking about the movement to "Abandon Biden" and vote "uncommitted" on primary ballots in protest of the administration backing Israel, he stated, "My fear for America itself is the Democratic Party is becoming the party of anti-Israel."

President Joe Biden arrives for a memorial service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church at Emory University on November 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. Every living first lady are expected to attend the service. (Photo by Brynn Anderson-Pool/Getty Images)
President Joe Biden lost support at the Michigan Democratic Primary for standing with Israel in their attack on Gaza (Brynn Anderson-Pool/Getty Images)

"Every term, I would lead a group of bipartisan members to Israel. Since Tlaib and AOC came in, they make it politically almost impossible for Democrats to go there. You watch what they're openly doing. You watch their votes."

When Kilmeade shared that a Biden aide had reportedly expressed regret over the handling of the Israel-Hamas war, McCarthy felt that it showed a sign of weakness.

"You know what? That sends the message to Iran to go after our troops a little more. You've got to have strength. You've got to be able to have a principle when you're the President of the United States. This is why I question that. Joe Biden, his biggest problem he can't solve is his age and he flip-flops too much. That is not what the country needs right now," he added.

Rep Rashida Tlaib voted against Joe Biden in the primary

Among those voting "uncommitted" in the Democratic Primary in Michigan was Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who stated that she was "proud" to stand against the President and called for a "cease-fire" of hostilities in Gaza, reported Fox News.

(Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib/Facebook)
Rep Rashida Tlaib voted 'uncommitted' in the Michigan Democratic Primary (Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib/Facebook)

In a video message shared by a pro-protest group 'Listen to Michigan', Tlaib said, "Hi everyone, it's Rashida. I was proud today to walk in, and pull a Democratic ballot, and vote uncommitted. We must protect our democracy, we must make sure that our government is about us, about the people."

"When 74% of Democrats in Michigan support a ceasefire yet President Biden is not hearing us, this is the way we can use our democracy to say listen," she added.



 

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