Coverage dated August 13, 2023

Joe Biden's response to Maui fire death toll sparks backlash

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The president reportedly said "no comment" to questions about the number of deaths on the Hawaiian island, prompting outrage online.

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The Daily Caller
Beach-Lounging Biden Has ‘No Comment’ As Death Toll In Maui Nears 100 (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 13, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Joe Biden said he had "no comment" on the death toll in Maui, Hawaii, on Sunday while relaxing on the beach.
Fox News
Hawaii Democrat says Biden's ‘no comment’ on wildfires ‘shocking’: ‘I would expect more’ (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 13, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A Hawaii Democrat who now leads the Green New Deal Network slammed President Biden for saying "no comment" on the deadly Maui wildfires on Sunday.
Fox News
Kayleigh McEnany calls out Biden for 'no comment' on Hawaii wildfires: 'This guy has no empathy' (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 13, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Kayleigh McEnany accused President Biden of lacking empathy on "Outnumbered" after he failed to comment on the tragic wildfires that took place in Maui.
Newsweek
Joe Biden's response to Maui fire death toll sparks backlash (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 13, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The president reportedly said "no comment" to questions about the number of deaths on the Hawaiian island, prompting outrage online.
BizPac Review
Cause of Hawaii wildfires reported; Biden refuses to comment during yet another weekend at the beach (opens BizPac Review)
Published Aug 13, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
President Joe Biden was criticized for his callous remark when asked about the devastating wildfires that have claimed at least 96 lives in Hawaii and turned areas […]
RedState
Biden's Response When Asked About Maui Death Toll Is Truly Cold (opens RedState)
Published Aug 13, 2023
RedState's feed description
Even for Joe Biden, this comment on the disaster in Maui is something else.
Legal Insurrection
Biden has ‘No Comment’ When Asked About Rising Death Toll in Hawaii Fires (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Aug 13, 2023
Legal Insurrection's feed description
The fire has killed at least 96 people. The number is expected to rise, too.
The Washington Free Beacon
Vacationing Biden Reportedly Blows Off Question About Rising Hawaii Death Toll: ‘No Comment’ (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Aug 13, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
President Joe Biden reportedly didn't have much to tell the press this weekend regarding the rising death toll in Hawaii following devastating wildfires in Maui.
New York Post
Biden slammed for heartless ‘no comment’ response to Maui wildfire, as death toll mounts (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 13, 2023
New York Post's feed description
President Biden gave the unsympathetic non-answer as the Maui wildfire death toll climbed to 96 — making it the deadliest US wildfire since 1918.
19FortyFive
President Jerk: Joe Biden Offered 'No Comment' to Maui Fire Death Toll (opens 19FortyFive)
Published Aug 13, 2023
19FortyFive's feed description
There have been plenty of times that politicians have offered the two-word "No Comment" response to reporters. However, critics of President Joe Biden have suggested that it was the wrong choice of words when questioned about the recent wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, where at least 96 people have been c…
The Federalist
Biden Offers Hawaii Fire Victims 'No Comment' From Beach Chair (opens The Federalist)
Published Aug 13, 2023
The Federalist's feed description
The deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history deserves more attention, not just from the media but also from the White House.
Independent Journal Review
Biden Slammed Over Reportedly Refusing to Comment on Rising Death Toll From Hawaii Fires (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Aug 13, 2023
Independent Journal Review's feed description
"After a couple hours on the Rehoboth beach," Biden "was asked about the rising death toll in Hawaii."
Fox News
Biden sharply criticized after saying 'no comment' in response to death toll in Hawaii: 'Absolutely terrible' (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 13, 2023
Fox News's feed description
President Biden was fiercely criticized on Sunday after he responded "no comment" on Sunday when asked about the rising death toll from fires in Hawaii.
The Daily Dot
'Absolutely terrible': Biden under fire for alleged 'no comment' response to rising death toll in Hawaii (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Aug 13, 2023
The Daily Dot's feed description
President Joe Biden is taking heat for allegedly responding 'no comment' about the rising death toll from the wildfire in Hawaii.