Sean Hannity slams Joe Biden's response to Baltimore bridge collapse as self-centered

Sean Hannity pointed out Biden's history of inserting himself into national crises, such as Afghanistan's withdrawal and wildfires in Hawaii
PUBLISHED MAR 27, 2024
Sean Hannity sharply criticized Joe Biden's response to the Baltimore bridge collapse, accusing the president of self-centered behavior (YouTube/Fox News, Getty Images)
Sean Hannity sharply criticized Joe Biden's response to the Baltimore bridge collapse, accusing the president of self-centered behavior (YouTube/Fox News, Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the wake of the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore, the nation looked to its leaders for solace, support, and a clear path forward.

Contrary to embodying the expected qualities of empathy and leadership as a president, Joe Biden once again redirected the focus to himself in the situation.

This scathing critique was articulated by Sean Hannity, a prominent conservative commentator recognized for his unabashedly candid analysis.

Sean Hannity's swift critique of Biden's response

Hannity promptly delved into dissecting Biden's response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, highlighting the notable disparity between the leadership qualities anticipated in such a crisis and what Biden presented.

Rather than providing authentic condolences and reassurance to the affected communities, Biden opted to construct a narrative centered around himself, a narrative filled with inaccuracies and self-promotion.

"The sad and pathetic part," Hannity asserts, "is that Biden made it all about himself, and yet another tall tale about his own personal connection to that bridge, which didn't exist."

He goes on to emphasize, "There's no railroad on the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and there would be no reason for Joe Biden to cross it on his way to DC."

A pattern of self-centered behavior

According to Hannity, this incident is just one instance in a pattern of behavior demonstrated by Biden. Hannity recounted how Biden inserted himself into other national tragedies, such as the withdrawal from Afghanistan and wildfires in Hawaii, by crafting narratives that highlighted his own experiences while diminishing the suffering of others.

"Biden always seems to find a way to make it all about himself," Hannity laments. "Remember, he did this with Afghanistan after the horrific withdrawal, lying about his own son dying in Iraq. It never happened."

Additionally, Hannity emphasized Biden's inclination to embellish his past experiences, particularly regarding the civil rights movement and his time as a regular commuter on Amtrak.

"He also consistently fabricates stories about his involvement in the struggles of the civil rights movement," Hannity contends.

"He falsely claimed to have been arrested protesting apartheid in South Africa. He misrepresented his time as 'middle-class Joe' on Amtrak."

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