President Joe Biden has been under scrutiny and criticism after reports surfaced that he hosted a barbecue for White House staff amid the ongoing Hamas attack on Israel.
The situation escalated as pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the White House gates, chanting ‘Free Palestine’ while a band played on the White House lawn.
A Party Amidst Chaos:
As reported by the Daily Mail, a pool reporter on the scene questioned the source of the music, to which a White House spokesperson responded, “The President and First Lady are hosting a BBQ for White House Executive Residence staff and their families.” Notably, President Biden did not make any public statement regarding the ongoing conflict.
American Casualties and Evacuations:
Tragically, the Hamas attack on Israel has claimed the lives of four Americans. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed that the United States is working diligently to verify reports of dead and missing American citizens.
Those fortunate enough to have escaped unharmed are now desperately seeking ways to leave Israel, leading to a rush of passengers at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, all striving to flee the turmoil.
Americans Held Hostage:
In a startling revelation, an Israeli official has confirmed that Americans are among the “scores” of hostages being held by Hamas militants in Gaza, as reported by Forbes.
During the attack, Hamas militants infiltrated Israeli towns and launched missile strikes, resulting in the reported deaths of hundreds of individuals.
In a televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the attack “murderous.”
Online Backlash:
President Biden’s decision to host a barbecue amidst these tumultuous events drew widespread criticism online. Social media platforms were flooded with condemnatory comments, with one user stating, “While countless Americans are being held hostage in Gaza and attacks on civilians in Israel continue, President Biden is hosting a BBQ.”
Many users joined the discussion, with one asserting, “Any leader so removed from the reality of the past few days has no business being in charge of America’s affairs.”
Another expressed their disappointment, saying, “Biden has no moral compass,” while another lamented, “My sister’s birthday is tomorrow.
About 15 of us were going to get together to celebrate. A unanimous decision was made to postpone the dinner to a later date. No one was in the mood to party.”
In a particularly strong reaction, one user exclaimed, “My God. Unbelievable,” and another characterized the situation as “Gross and a dereliction of duty.”
Criticism continued with statements such as, “This guy is an embarrassment!” and “It’s unbelievable.. worst President EVER.. !!!!!!”
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