Matthew Dowd, a former political strategist for the Bush-Cheney administration, appeared on MSNBC Reports Thursday and suggested that President Joe Biden was attempting to limit President-elect Donald Trump’s actions through his final decisions as president.

Guest host Richard Lui began by acknowledging the busy week for President Biden, highlighting his recent commutations, legislative signings, and ongoing judicial appointments. He then asked Dowd what kind of lasting impact Biden might aim for in the final three weeks of his presidency.

Dowd responded, stating, “I think he’s trying to corner Donald Trump and sort of box him in so he can do – I think the Biden administration and the president is trying to prevent Donald Trump from doing as much damage as he possibly can do. Which he could do a lot after becoming president. But I think Joe Biden is trying to box him in on this. Speaking specifically to the communications, which of course Donald Trump doesn’t understand the difference between a commutation and a pardon.”

He further explained his perspective on the issue, saying, “It comes from the president’s Christianity and outlook on the world. I will tell you me personally as a Christian, I’m opposed to the death penalty. Donald Trump, it’s amazing he’s weighing in on this issue in such a way on Christmas. He might as well have quoted Scrooge from Dickens and said bah humbug.”

Dowd concluded his comments by reiterating his belief that Biden’s efforts were aimed at limiting Trump’s freedom of action: “I think Joe Biden is trying to box Donald Trump in as much as he can.”

{Matzav.com}