‘Focus on reality’: Samantha Bee divides Internet as she chides Dems for claiming ‘everything is fine’ after Biden’s dismal debate

Samatha Bee described her reaction to Biden's face-off with Trump as one of 'horror, sadness, and frankly anger'
Samantha Bee slammed Democrats for downplaying Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance (Getty Images)
Samantha Bee slammed Democrats for downplaying Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance (Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In the latest edition of her email newsletter, 'Plan Bee,' Samantha Bee criticized Democrats for trying to downplay President Joe Biden's poor debate performance.

The former host of TBS' 'Full Frontal' described her reaction to Biden's face-off with former president and presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump as one of "horror, sadness, and frankly anger".

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 17: Samantha Bee attends the Full Frontal FYC Event Featuring a discussion
Samantha Bee slammed Democrats attempting to spin away President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance (Getty Images)

Samantha Bee slams Democrats for portraying Joe Biden as 'fine'

Bee expressed frustration at subsequent Democratic portrayals of Biden as being "fine".

She wrote, “Obviously I am a Democratic voter. If that is not obvious to you then I do not even know. But HOO BOY do I LOATHE being made aware of the size and scope of the Democratic party machine. I saw what I saw. Do not ask me to wipe my brain clean with a neuralizer and tell me everything is fine.”

“This is pathetic. It is mean,” she continued. “It is the HEIGHT of arrogance to tell us that what we all saw with our own eyes is false. We aren’t stupid.”

U.S. President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bee predicted that although Biden should step aside, he likely won't.

“Of COURSE whatever happens I am voting straight Democrat, don’t be ridiculous,” she added. “I’d literally vote for a greasy pizza plate over Donald Trump. I’d vote for a herpes riddled pigeon. Frankly, I’d vote NOT to have a president for a while over Donald Trump.”

Bee's TBS show was canceled in 2022 after a seven-season run. Known for her scathing monologues, she frequently criticized Trump and his administration.

In 2018, she sparked controversy and drew direct ire from then-President Trump by calling his daughter and White House adviser, Ivanka Trump, a "feckless c**t."

Internet reacts to Samantha Bee's scathing remarks

Bee's commentary drew mixed reviews, with some viewers disapproving and others endorsing her, highlighting a sharp division.

One viewer said, "Your opinion means nothing to me. For once in your life focus on reality."

Another viewer said, "Samantha Bee? She really fell off of the planet since her unfunny, short lived cable show......"

One viewer noted, "“This is pathetic. This is mean.” Which was also used to describe ANY random episode of ‘Full Frontal’!"

A follower observed, "Nasty & classless D talent. Thankful her show was canceled. Wonder what they charged her for this little PR piece?"

One comment read, "I feel the same way she does. This whole thing doesn't give us much choice."

Another comment read, "Even a Queen Bee knows better than Joe and the dems. Pathetic!"

"Bee is right. Democrats have no respect at all for their own grassroots voters. 🏵," explained one person.

One comment read, "Somebody give Samatha a tissue."

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