In the latest episode of liberal media losing their marbles, David Aaronovitch, a host for BBC Radio 4, raised eyebrows by suggesting in a social media post that President Joe Biden should have former President Donald Trump taken out—literally. Now, he’s backpedaling faster than a politician caught fibbing, claiming it was all just a joke. Sure, David, because nothing says comedy like a nonchalant death threat.
The incendiary post was a hot take on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Trump v. United States, which ruled that former presidents enjoy “presumptive immunity” for all “official acts.” In his twisted sense of humor, Aaronovitch quipped that if he were Biden, he’d order Trump to be “murdered.” As backlash predictably ensued, Aaronovitch deleted the post and chalked it up to satire. If that’s British humor, no wonder their comedy scene is as dry as their sense of self-preservation.
🚨 DELETED – I give you David Aaronovitch "Presenter of BBC Radio 4's Briefing Room" inciting the murder of Donald J. Trump. Sick.
Trump derangement syndrome is real.https://t.co/j9BhGeM5fv pic.twitter.com/tROFFgKz9D
— banthebbc 𝕏 (@banthebbc) July 1, 2024
Aaronovitch then went all victim-hood complex on X (formerly Twitter), whining about what he described as a “far right pile on.” He portrayed his critics as too dimwitted to appreciate his “satirical” masterpiece. Memo to David: Suggesting the assassination of a former sitting president isn’t satire—it’s irresponsible and downright reckless. But in the liberal echo chamber, where accountability is as scarce as a cheap cup of coffee, it’s no wonder Aaronovitch felt emboldened.
But the drama doesn’t end there. Biden and Democratic lawmakers have predictably thrown their toys out of the pram over the Supreme Court ruling. Biden called it a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the rule of law. Ah, classic Biden—always ready with the hyperbole but rarely with a coherent solution. The Supreme Court, unlike Biden’s administration, seems to actually read the Constitution once in a while.
On the sanity side of the aisle, Rep. Greg Steube of Florida dismissed Biden’s comments as mere “fearmongering” and a “typical ploy” to mislead voters. He nailed it, because that’s exactly what it is—a desperate move to shift focus from the myriad of issues plaguing this administration.
Trump, ever the stalwart defender of the Constitution, celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling as a monumental win for our founding principles. And why wouldn’t he? This decision is a shining example of checks and balances working as intended, just like Trump’s undeniable command of the American political landscape.
So there you have it, folks: the unhinged taking the first swing and then crying foul when the ball doesn’t go their way. Aaronovitch can spin his “satire” all he wants, but the people aren’t buying it. Trump stands vindicated, the Supreme Court stands strong, and Biden’s attempts at fearmongering continue to flop like a fish out of water.