White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre once again proved that the Biden administration seemingly won’t take responsibility for anything.
With the rise of violent crime in Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden’s spokesperson was asked directly about the Democrat-run nation’s capital being safe for Americans to visit.
But during the Wednesday press briefing, Jean-Pierre expressed that the safety of Americans amid the surge in crime should not be a political issue. Then, in a stunning lack of self-awareness, she proceeded to blame Republicans for getting “in the way” of improving things.
“Does the president believe the nation’s capital is safe for Americans from across the country to come visit?”
KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: “[Republicans] continue to get in the way” pic.twitter.com/a7McMdOpbD
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) February 14, 2024
“Does the president believe the nation’s capital is safe for Americans from across the country to come visit?” a reporter asked during the briefing on Wednesday.
“We hear the reports and see the data as well, and all violent crime anywhere is completely unacceptable, not just here in D.C.,” the press secretary responded.
She urged not to “get into the politics on this,” and then stated that “the president is wanting to make sure that communities feel safe and we’re not seeing that from congressional Republicans — we’re just not. ”
“They continue to get in the way,” Jean-Pierre declared.
“The president has taken action. He puts that in his budget every day,” she insisted, so “that we make communities safer and we’re just not seeing that from Republicans.”
Whether or not the president believes D.C. is safe for Americans to visit was never really answered in Jean-Pierre’s response. The concerns arose again after a shooting on Thursday morning where three Metropolitan Police officers were injured.
Critical Incident: MPD is responding to a shooting in the 5000 block of Hanna Place SE. The scene remains active. For safety purposes media needs to stay far from scene. Updates to come.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 14, 2024
Three officers have gunshot wound injuries. At this time, all injuries appear non-life-threatening. This remains an active scene and for your safety, we ask that you stay away from the area.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 14, 2024
The White House continues to blame Republicans while it is more than clear that Democrats created the current mess in the nation’s capital.
There was a 40% increase in violent crime and a 35% increase in homicides in D.C. last year, with a stunning 82% increase in carjackings, USA Today reported last month.
Last week, CNN reported:
On Saturday, former Trump official Mike Gill died in the hospital days after being shot in his car while he waited for his wife to leave work in an area with ritzy hotels and shops a few blocks from the White House. Last year, Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota was attacked in her apartment building, months before three assailants pointed guns at Rep. Henry Cuellar outside his DC home before stealing his car, phone and other belongings.
The same man who shot Gill then went to a different part of town – another busy neighborhood with luxury apartments and up-scale businesses – and accosted a driver, police said. The gunman demanded the keys, shot the man and drove off in his car, according to police. The victim, 35-year-old Alberto “AJ” Vasquez, a father of two young girls, died in the hospital.
But the administration seems to still find a way to blame Republicans for the state of the totally Democrat-run district.
Social media users slammed Jean-Pierre for the spin on Wednesday.
A classic dodge from Karine Jean-Pierre – who needs a straightforward answer when you can just blame the other side? Because, you know, addressing concerns about the nation’s capital safety is less important than political finger-pointing. ♂️️
— Zofia Space (@zofia_nft) February 14, 2024
These idiots enact weak criminal laws, crime rises, citizens complain and then the admin blames Republicans? Make it make sense JFC
— they call me Rob (@TheGoatweed) February 14, 2024
Does she or this administration ever take responsibility for anything that happens in this country? Always point the finger at somebody else. Blame someone else.
— David Anthony Castelveter (@AviationVet) February 14, 2024
OMG. She is a slow motion fire ball in a theatre with no exits. I am so embarrassed for her, the office of the presidency, and our nation.
— Forgotten American (@floridasock) February 14, 2024
When I got carjacked in DC they yelled “this is MAGA country” as they drove away laughing
— Montgomery Brogan (@Monty_Brogann) February 14, 2024
When in doubt blame Republicans
— Jstew (@jrstewpy03) February 15, 2024
Yeah, because Republicans have been in charge in DC for decades!
— ǝᴉʞoHZ∀ (@AZHokie54) February 15, 2024
Same narrative, different day-
— M.J. (@MikeRET41133648) February 14, 2024
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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida. Powers also contributes to BizPac Review.
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