Critics of President Joe Biden attending a fundraiser in New York and skipping the wake of a slain NYPD officer are not mentioning that Biden has attended similar funerals in the past. The fundraiser raised a significant amount of money, despite some negative optics.
Key Points
President Biden has a history of attending funerals for slain officers
The fundraiser raised more money than initially projected
Pros
President Biden has attended similar funerals in the past, showing respect for fallen officers
The fundraiser raised a substantial amount of money for the campaign
Cons
Optics of attending a fundraiser instead of the wake of a slain NYPD officer may be viewed negatively by some
Perception of disconnect between politicians in big cities and Middle America