White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced sharp criticism online after defending the administration’s language about former President Trump. This came after the latest assassination attempt on Trump.
Trump was rushed off a West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course after the Secret Service found a gunman hiding in the bushes. He later blamed the incident on the "rhetoric" of President Biden and Vice President Harris, saying their words are leading to him being "shot at."
During Tuesday’s press briefing, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked Jean-Pierre, "How many more assassination attempts on Donald Trump until the president, vice president, and you pick a different word to describe Trump, other than ‘threat?’"
Jean-Pierre disagreed with the question’s premise. She called Doocy’s phrasing "incredibly dangerous" because the public is watching.
Social media users were quick to call out Jean-Pierre. Critics accused her of contributing to the problem rather than addressing it.
Ben Domenech of The Spectator blasted her response, saying, "Asking questions about how we demonize our opponents is dangerous? That’s an utterly heinous response from KJP."
Spectator editor Stephen L. Miller mocked the administration's stance, writing, "Our violence is speech. Your speech is dangerous."
Omri Ceren, a national security adviser to Sen. Ted Cruz, criticized Jean-Pierre for being "studiously mediocre."
Journalist Nick Sortor suggested that the administration is intent on continuing with "violent narratives." He called it "evil."