President Biden acknowledges the Islamophobia and distrust faced by Muslim and Arab Americans post-9/11, while criticizing media's moral equivalence between terrorists and American patriotism. He emphasizes the need to avoid being blinded by anger. Meanwhile, amidst ongoing Middle East conflicts and threats to the US, Biden prioritizes a summit meeting with EU leaders and a campaign fundraiser, which is followed by a weekend getaway. At the fundraiser, he wrongly takes credit for Saudi Arabia's intent to recognize Israel and suggests that his planned meeting with the Saudis provoked Hamas attacks. Biden also makes disparaging remarks about Israeli PM Netanyahu and Republican Rep Jim Jordan. Initially, he advises Israel to delay their invasion for more hostage releases but later retracts, claiming a misunderstanding. In San Francisco, residents express outrage as a convicted child molester sets up a tent near a Catholic elementary school and offers free fentanyl and meth to new users. Despite his prior conviction, he's not deemed a high-risk offender.

The Digest, 10/20/2023 @1000PM, CDT

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