The president’s refusal during the debate to clearly condemn the Proud Boys extremist group prompted condemnations from Democrats and a muted response from Republicans.
For many members, the president’s comment during the debate was just the boost they craved, lending a new sense of purpose and legitimacy to their violent tactics and translating almost instantaneously into a recruitment drive.
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The Fox News Channel program, usually a relentless booster of the president, criticized his showing in the first showdown with Joe Biden.
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