At least one Democratic senator and approximately 20 House Democrats have publicly called for Biden to exit the race.
Biden attacked Trump during his speech in Detroit.
Biden received enthusiastic support during a rally in Detroit, Michigan at Renaissance High School.
President Joe Biden vowed to continue his campaign for reelection despite calls from some Democrats for him to step aside on July 12, 2024.
In a series of campaign events on July 12, 2024, President Joe Biden made it clear that he is not going to quit the race for reelection despite calls from some Democrats for him to step aside. During a rally in Detroit, Michigan at Renaissance High School, Biden received enthusiastic support from the crowd as he vowed to focus on Trump's potential actions if returned to the White House.
Biden's determination comes after criticism regarding his age and fitness for office following a debate with Donald Trump. At least one Democratic senator and approximately 20 House Democrats have publicly called for Biden to exit the race. However, Biden remains defiant, stating that he is still running and will win.
During his speech in Detroit, Biden attacked Trump as a
President Joe Biden forcefully defied critics calling for him to exit the race, stating he was not done yet and still running for reelection.
Biden vowed to shine a spotlight on Donald Trump and his potential actions if returned to the White House.
At least one Democratic senator and approximately 20 House Democrats have publicly called for Biden to step aside.
Accuracy
Biden faced calls to step down as the Democratic nominee during a virtual meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Despite pressure from some within his party, Biden retains support among Democrats and was met with enthusiasm from supporters at a rally in Detroit.
Deception
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The article contains several examples of emotional manipulation and selective reporting. The author uses phrases like 'raucous Detroit crowd' and 'embattled president' to elicit an emotional response from the reader. The author also quotes Biden saying 'you made me the nominee, no one else' which is a clear example of self-pontification. Additionally, the article selectively reports on certain statements made by Biden while ignoring others. For instance, it mentions Biden's criticism of Trump and his policies but does not mention that he also criticized the media for focusing on his errors instead of reporting on Trump's actions.
He even went bankrupt running a casino. I didn’t think that was even possible.
The embattled president, who has been under pressure for more than two weeks to step aside, made it clear he was going nowhere.
You made me the nominee, no one else – not the press, not the pundits, not the insiders, not donors. You, the voters. You decided.
Fallacies
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The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by repeatedly mentioning the 'growing number of critics in his own party' and the 'spate of travel to battleground states' as reasons for Biden's defiance. The author also quotes Biden using the phrase 'not going anywhere,' which could be interpreted as a challenge or a boast, creating an emotional response from readers. However, these statements do not constitute logical fallacies.
][The author] At the same school where, four years ago, then-candidate Biden positioned himself as a bridge to the next generation of Democratic leaders, the embattled president... made it clear he was going nowhere.[/]
[]You made me the nominee, no one else – not the press, not the pundits, not the insiders, not donors. You, the voters. You decided. No one else. And I'm not going anywhere.[/
Bias
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The author expresses a clear bias towards President Joe Biden and against Donald Trump. The author repeatedly mentions Trump's past bankruptcies and felony charges, while also criticizing him for trying to distance himself from certain policies. The author also accuses the media of focusing on Biden's errors instead of Trump's. These statements demonstrate a clear bias towards President Biden.
But we’re not gonna let that happen.
He even went bankrupt running a casino. I didn’t think that was even possible.
He should repeat that exact speech at the Democratic convention. It shows that he has the stamina for this.
It prompted his supporters to boo reporters in the room – a staple of Trump rallies – though Biden tried briefly to calm the jeers, saying ‘no, no, no.’
You heard about it? It’s a blueprint for a second Trump term that every American should read and understand,
Biden told the crowd he is not going to quit and will run for reelection
Biden rejected suggestions that he might be unfit for another term or unable to beat Trump in November
Accuracy
President Joe Biden held a rally in Detroit on Friday
Biden faced pressure from some Democrats to abandon his reelection campaign
Deception
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Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The author reports on President Joe Biden's speech in Detroit without critically analyzing the content of the speech. Instead, the author describes Biden as 'impassioned', 'invigorated', and quotes him extensively while presenting his claims as facts.
. . . an invigorated President Joe Biden on Friday tried to flip the script on his reelection campaign . . .
President Biden delivered a fiery and energetic speech in Michigan on Friday evening
Biden ignored pressure from Democrats to drop out of the race
Biden referred to Trump as a ‘convicted criminal’ and a ‘business fraud’
Accuracy
President Biden ignored pressure from Democrats to drop out of the race
Biden maintained that he would not step aside as the Democratic nominee
Biden faced calls to step down as the Democratic nominee during a virtual meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Biden reclaimed support in Michigan that was lost during the 2016 election, winning by a 154,000-vote margin.
Deception
(25%)
The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author focuses on President Biden's attacks against former President Trump without mentioning the context or reasons for these attacks. The author also uses emotive language to describe the crowd's response to Biden's speech, implying a negative connotation towards news media coverage of the event.
The president’s defiance, and the crowd’s enthusiastic response, helped give the Biden event at a Detroit high school gym the flavor of a Trump rally at times.
When Mr. Biden referred to his political opponent, there were chants of ‘Lock him up’ – which the president did not discourage.
Mr. Biden thundered that his rival was a ‘convicted criminal’ and a ‘business fraud’, and said that he had ‘raped’ the writer E. Jean Carroll, whom Mr. Trump was found liable of sexually abusing by a civil court.
Fallacies
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The authors use inflammatory rhetoric by repeatedly referring to Trump as a 'convicted criminal', 'business fraud', and a rapist. They also encourage the crowd to chant 'Lock him up'. This is an appeal to emotion and can be considered an example of name-calling or ad hominem fallacy.
President Biden on Friday strove to turn the nation’s attention back to former President Donald J. Trump, delivering a fiery and energetic speech in battleground Michigan that painted his Republican rival as a convicted criminal and a business fraud.
When Mr. Biden referred to his political opponent, there were chants of ‘Lock him up’ – which the president did not discourage.
Bias
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The authors use derogatory language to describe Trump, referring to him as a 'convicted criminal', 'business fraud', and implying that he raped E. Jean Carroll. This demonstrates clear political bias against Trump.
> The president’s defiance, and the crowd’s enthusiastic response, helped give the Biden event at a Detroit high school gym the flavor of a Trump rally at times. When Mr. Biden referred to his political opponent, there were chants of ‘Lock him up’. <br> 'I am running, and we’re going to win.', said Mr. Biden, whose remarks were greeted by loud chants of ‘Don’t go, Joe’ and ‘Don’t you quit.’ <br> President Biden on Friday strove to turn the nation’s attention back to former President Donald J. Trump, delivering a fiery and energetic speech in battleground Michigan that painted his Republican rival as a convicted criminal, a business fraud, and implied that he raped E. Jean Carroll.
The president’s references to Trump were met with chants of ‘Lock him up’, which Biden did not discourage. When he criticized news media coverage, big cheers followed, with his supporters turning to boo and point fingers at reporters.
Biden held a rally in Detroit, Michigan on July 12, 2022
Biden vowed to stay in the race despite calls for him to step aside from some Democrats
Critics raised concerns about Biden’s age and fitness for office following a debate with Trump
Accuracy
President Joe Biden held a rally in Detroit, Michigan on July 12, 2022
Biden accused the press of hammering him over his speech, while ignoring similar issues with Trump
Deception
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Bias
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The author repeatedly criticizes the press for 'hammering' Biden and urges the crowd to boo them. This is an example of media bias as it depicts the press in a negative light.
He sounded forceful and angry at times, as he said he'll 'be damned' if he's going to let Trump return to the White House. ... The president's week, which included a closely watched press conference on Thursday, appeared to assuage some nervous Democrats even as more members of Congress came out with calls for him to end his campaign. Biden used the Detroit rally to spotlight Project 2025, the collection of far-right policies from The Heritage Foundation to reshape the government should a Republican return to power. ... The president’s speech offered a preview of how his campaign plans to counter-program next week’s Republican National Convention, when Trump will officially become the GOP nominee. Biden's aides are hyper focused on drawing a connection between Trump and Project 2025.
The crowd then booed the media – something more often seen at a Trump rally – before the president urged them to stop.
