Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker warned voters to do their own research after MSNBC host Joy Reid suggested that President Joe Biden recovering from COVID-19 is a "sign of strength" similar to former President Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has taken to social media to encourage voters to conduct thorough research after MSNBC host Joy Reid compared President Joe Biden's recovery from COVID-19 to former President Donald Trump's survival of an assassination attempt.
In a post on X, Baker shared the clip, expressing disbelief and stating that it "takes the cake." He urged followers to rely on their own research and make informed decisions, adding, "Just please do your research this year. Don't let anybody steer you away just do the research yourself and make a decision."
Budda Baker Urges Voters to Research After MSNBC Host Likens Biden's COVID Recovery to Trump Assassination Attempt
Reid's comments were made during MSNBC's live coverage of the Republican National Convention. She drew parallels between the media's portrayal of Trump's return to the campaign trail as a "sign of strength" after the assassination attempt and the potential portrayal of Biden's recovery from COVID-19.
Reid argued that if Biden recovers well and resumes rallies, "isn't that exactly the same? That he's strong enough - older than Trump - to have gotten something that used to really be fatal to people his age."
Budda Baker Urges Voters to Research After MSNBC Host Likens Biden's COVID Recovery to Trump Assassination Attempt
Baker's post sparked debate, with some criticizing his stance. However, he remained firm in his views, reiterating his belief that COVID-19 and an assassination attempt are not comparable.
"Mad cause I don’t agree that Covid 19 and getting shot by a bullet is the same thing. Crazy world we live in. Beauty of America is you’re entitled to your own opinion though. Keep it pushin," he wrote in another post on X.
Budda Baker Urges Voters to Research After MSNBC Host Likens Biden's COVID Recovery to Trump Assassination Attempt
The assassination attempt on Trump occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Thomas Matthew Crooks, later identified as the shooter, opened fire less than 10 minutes into Trump's speech. The former president sustained a gunshot wound to the ear, while the shooter was subsequently shot and killed.
Baker's stance highlights the importance of critical thinking and informed decision-making. In an era of rampant misinformation, voters must prioritize factual sources and engage in thoughtful analysis before forming opinions and casting votes.
The upcoming midterm elections will be crucial in shaping the political landscape of the United States. Baker's message serves as a timely reminder for all citizens to exercise their civic duty responsibly by conducting thorough research and making educated choices.
As the political discourse intensifies, it is essential to maintain a spirit of respectful debate and refrain from resorting to sensationalism or false equivalencies. The health and well-being of our nation depend on the collective wisdom and informed choices of its citizens.
