Topic: Tara Reade

Former US Senate staffer Tara Reade, who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault, has defected to Russia and now serves as a correspondent for RT. Reade claims she sought asylum after receiving warnings of potential arrest in the United States. Her reporting focuses on the military-industrial complex's role in the Ukraine conflict and criticisms of the Biden administration.

Tara Reade, the former staffer who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault, has reportedly defected to Russia, citing concerns for her safety in the United States. Her move was facilitated by Maria Butina, a Russian lawmaker who was previously imprisoned in the U.S. as an unregistered foreign agent. Reade's defection is seen by some as a political maneuver ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

PBS NewsHour reporters Dan Bush and Lisa Desjardins conducted an extensive investigation into Tara Reade's sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden, interviewing 74 former staffers. The report highlights that while many staffers recalled Biden's habit of physical contact (hugging and shoulder squeezing), none corroborated Reade's specific claims of assault. The investigation also questioned the logistics of the alleged incident occurring in a busy Senate corridor.

The New York Times published letters to the editor regarding the sexual assault allegations made by Tara Reade against Joe Biden. One notable letter from former Times reporter Martin Tolchin stated that he does not want an investigation, but rather a "coronation" of Biden to ensure Donald Trump's defeat. The hosts point to this as evidence of blatant media bias and a "win at all costs" mentality among the Democratic establishment.

Joe Biden appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to address sexual assault allegations made by former staffer Tara Reade. Biden unequivocally denied the claim, stating that the incident "never, never happened" and that he has no memory of Reade or any complaint filed 27 years ago. The interview was conducted solely by Mika Brzezinski in a setup that critics described as carefully negotiated.

Biden directed the Secretary of the Senate to request any records of Tara Reade's complaint from the National Archives, while refusing to open his senatorial papers at the University of Delaware. He expressed confidence that no such complaint exists. Critics point out that personnel records of this nature would likely be in the Delaware collection rather than the National Archives.

The media narrative has shifted from "Believe All Women" during the Brett Kavanaugh hearings to "All Women Should Be Heard" in the case of Joe Biden. The Associated Press also faced criticism for changing a headline regarding Tara Reade's complaint to downplay the sexual harassment aspect. This perceived double standard is a major point of contention in the political discourse.

Krystal Ball of "The Hill" criticized the MSNBC interview for failing to mention the multiple people who have corroborated Tara Reade's account. Ball argued that Biden was allowed to frame the issue as a lack of records while ignoring the "weight of evidence" from witnesses who spoke with Reade in the 1990s. This highlights the "MSNBC bubble" where viewers are not presented with the full scope of the allegations.

Journalist Rich McHugh interviewed Linda LaCasse, a former neighbor of Tara Reade, who corroborated that Reade told her about the assault in the mid-1990s. LaCasse, a lifelong Democrat and Biden supporter, stated she felt the truth needed to be told despite her political leanings. McHugh's investigation has brought forward several voices that the mainstream media had previously ignored.

In a "Democracy Now!" interview, Linda LaCasse described the moment Tara Reade confided in her about the alleged assault by Joe Biden. LaCasse recalled Reade being "very distraught" and "crying" while describing being pinned against a wall. The hosts discuss how such traumatic events are often suppressed by survivors and only emerge years later.

The question of why Tara Reade did not come forward in 2008 when Biden was picked for Vice President is addressed. The hosts suggest that the pre-"Me Too" era of 1993 was a very different environment for reporting harassment by powerful senators. Furthermore, the intense loyalty within the Democratic Party often discourages staffers from speaking out against "next man up" candidates.

Tara Reade provided a graphic and chilling account of the alleged 1993 assault in the Russell Senate Office Building. She described Biden pinning her against a cold wall and his angry reaction when she pulled away, allegedly telling her, "You're nothing to me." Reade stated that the incident shattered her life and ended her career in Washington after she attempted to complain.

Archival video from 1993 surfaced showing Tara Reade's mother calling into CNN's "Larry King Live" to discuss her daughter's "problems" with a prominent senator. Additionally, a new allegation has emerged from a woman claiming Biden made inappropriate comments to her when she was 14 years old. These developments continue to complicate the Biden campaign's efforts to move past the scandal.

Stacey Abrams defended Joe Biden against sexual assault allegations from Tara Reade during an interview with Don Lemon. Abrams cited a New York Times investigation as proof that the claims were not credible, despite the Times later admitting they edited the article at the request of the Biden campaign. The segment highlights the perceived double standard in how the media and Democratic leaders handle allegations against their own members compared to opponents like Brett Kavanaugh.

The New York Times faced criticism for its reporting on Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden. The paper claimed to find no "pattern" of misconduct despite acknowledging Biden's history of unwanted touching, leading to accusations of media bias in favor of the Democratic candidate.

The hosts play a detailed account from Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer who alleges Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993. They discuss the specific details of her claim and criticize the mainstream media for its relative silence on the allegation compared to past accusations against Republican figures.