Lawrence O'Donnell calls Biden’s NATO press conference 'the most masterful' foreign policy address by a US president
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: On Thursday evening, MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell praised President Joe Biden's press conference from NATO, calling it the most exceptional televised foreign policy address ever delivered by a US president.
Amid increasing calls from some factions within his own party to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, Biden took the stage in Washington to discuss various pressing international issues.
Lawrence O’Donnell praises Joe Biden's teleprompter-free performance during press conference
The heightened scrutiny on this particular foreign policy briefing came against a backdrop of ongoing debates about Joe Biden’s health and stamina as he seeks reelection.
O’Donnell was particularly impressed by how Biden conducted himself during the press conference, notably without the help of a teleprompter, and how he navigated a series of complex questions from the press.
O’Donnell remarked, “The big question for Joe Biden is how does he handle speaking off the teleprompter? That’s been the big question since the debate…so what followed was nothing less than the most masterful televised presidential press conference about foreign policy."
"There have been other presidential press conferences that have exhibited mastery at different points by some presidents but on foreign policy, complex foreign policy involving the Middle East and the situation in Ukraine, this is as good as it gets with an American president,” he added.
Lawrence O'Donnell commends Joe Biden's strategic engagement during press conference
Despite a few minor gaffes, including mistakenly referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin and calling Vice President Kamala Harris “Vice President Trump,” Biden's performance received considerable praise for its substance and depth.
Many of the questions posed to Biden concerned the future of his presidential campaign, with the president reiterating his commitment to running and asserting that he remains the strongest contender against Donald Trump.
O'Donnell focused on one key aspect of the press conference, highlighting how Biden's responses demonstrated thoughtful and strategic engagement.
He encouraged his audience to consider how former President Donald Trump might have responded to the same questions in contrast to Biden's approach.
Joe Biden highlights extensive dialogue with Xi Jinping
One notable exchange involved David Sanger from The New York Times asking Joe Biden about a NATO declaration that identified China as a “decisive enabler of the war in Ukraine” due to its growing relationship with Russia. Sanger highlighted that Biden had raised considerable doubt about this claim.
In his response, Biden highlighted his extensive interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting that he has engaged in more dialogue with Xi than with any other global leader, and he described China’s relationship with Russia as primarily driven by economic interests.
Biden asserted that China's engagement with Russia and North Korea regarding armaments will ultimately be detrimental to their own economic interests.
O’Donnell praised Biden’s ability to articulate his views effectively, saying, “He actually thinks. You can see him thinking while he’s answering.”
Diverse opinions on Lawrence O’Donnell’s commentary
The online discussion after Biden's press conference revealed a wide range of reactions, highlighting the polarized opinions regarding both his performance and O'Donnell's analysis
One user wrote, "Now they're gaslighting themselves."
Another commented, "How much wealth, money, and fame is worth repeating all this BS?"
One user replied, "What a pathetic and meaningless life o'donnell has to shill so embarrassingly." [sic]
One said, "Biden got a clean neurological bill of health four months ago."
One wrote, "He must be under the assumption his viewers didn’t actually watch it. Its very likely the case." [sic]
Another wrote, "the magat sugar high is coming crashing down. it’s joever. hypoglycemia sucks." [sic]
One added, "all you need to know about how well he did is the right wing borg has said nothing except he mixed up trump and kamala." [sic]
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