White House Backs Biden's 'Semi-Fascism' Comment, Singles Out Violent GOP Rhetoric

The White House on Wednesday pushed back against GOP criticism that President Joe Biden has abandoned his promise to unify the country following his condemnation of “extreme” Republicans.

During the daily press briefing, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre singled out several Republican lawmakers who have endorsed violence as examples of a dangerous pattern of right-wing rhetoric. She said the president’s messaging against this kind of behavior has been “consistent.”

“Rep. Paul Gosar has posted videos depicting him attacking the President and members of Congress,” Jean-Pierre said. “Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly expressed support for...