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Biden calls out political extremism at National Prayer Breakfast
By Will Weissert and Elana Schor
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WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday called for a confrontation of the political extremism that inspired the U.S. Capitol riot and appealed for collective strength during such turbulent times in remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast, a Washington tradition that asks political combatants to set aside their differences for one morning.
The breakfast has sparked controversy in the past, particularly when President Donald Trump used last year s installment to slam his political opponents and question their faith. Some liberals have viewed the event warily because of the conservative faith-based group that is behind it.