WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly gave up his plan to steal the limelight on the anniversary of the January 6 assault against Congress, leaving President Joe Biden to address a divided nation. Trump’s decision to ditch his controversial press conference in Florida means Americans will be spared a bitter split-screen moment on Thursday. No question, though, that Trump will be looming over Biden. “He’ll speak to the historical significance of January 6, what it means for the country one year later,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday. “It was average, everyday Americans who had bought into this whole notion.”It’s unclear what, if anything, Biden can do to change these dynamics.

Source: The Nation January 05, 2022 07:02 UTC