President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election has sparked critical reactions from Donald Trump and JD Vance, highlighting their lack of grace and character in the face of a difficult personal choice. Trump took to social media to criticize Biden, calling him “Crooked Joe” and predicting he would forget about dropping out of the race. Vance followed suit, labeling Biden as the worst President in recent memory, with Harris by his side every step of the way.
In contrast, a more dignified response would have been to acknowledge Biden’s decades of service and thank him before preparing for the upcoming campaign against his replacement. Biden’s good character was on display during his address at the Oval Office, showing humility and a willingness to engage with others. This is a stark contrast to the venomous reactions of Trump and Vance.
I had the opportunity to witness Biden’s genuine kindness firsthand during a lunch meeting, where he showed enthusiasm for a reading-literacy project my wife was working on. His eagerness to engage and connect with people outside his circle was evident, bringing joy to those who had the chance to interact with him. This authentic display of kindness is a stark contrast to the joy that Trump and Vance seemed to derive from their critical reactions to Biden’s resignation.
The question that lingers is: what drives these individuals to react with such venom and contempt? The contrast between Biden’s grace and their lack of character is striking, leaving me to ponder: what is wrong with these people? It is a reminder of the importance of humility, kindness, and respect in our leaders, qualities that seem to be lacking in the responses of Trump and Vance.
