Democrats Skipping Biden's Address, Excuses for Trump's Absence

Fox & Friends Criticizes Democrats Skipping Biden's Address, Doocy Offers Excuses for Trump's Inauguration Absence

Fox & Friends co-hosts expressed disapproval towards Democrats planning to skip President Biden's address to Congress, while offering justifications for Donald Trump's absence at Biden's inauguration.

Co-host Brian Kilmeade criticized the Democrats' decision, calling it a "bad tradition" and demanding their attendance. He argued that showing up is part of their job, regardless of their political affiliation.

Steve Doocy, however, offered a different perspective. He acknowledged that some Democrats might cite Trump's absence at Biden's inauguration as justification for their own actions. However, he argued that Trump's decision was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was raging at the time. He suggested that Democrats would need a more significant show of absence, with hundreds of empty chairs, to truly send a message.

Co-hosts Lawrence Jones and Ainsley Earhardt agreed with Doocy, stating that the American public wouldn't notice a small number of absent Democrats.

It's important to note that Doocy's claim about the pandemic being the primary reason for Trump's absence is disputed. Trump was holding large rallies and events during the same period, raising questions about the validity of this explanation. Additionally, Trump's refusal to concede the 2020 election and his role in the January 6th Capitol riot are also factors that likely contributed to his decision.

While Biden did criticize Trump's actions and questioned his fitness for office, he ultimately participated in Trump's inauguration and welcomed him back to the White House. This highlights the importance of upholding democratic traditions and peaceful transitions of power, even in the face of political disagreements.