WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration has defended its decision to host a barbecue party at the White House on Sunday, hours after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, killing hundreds, including 11 confirmed Americans on Saturday.
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was the first official to condemn the decision, “To the president, turn off the barbecue and speak to the American people to be the leader the world is looking for.”
The White House responded to the criticism saying the event was planned and there are no regrets.
“President Biden has been consistently engaged in supporting Israel as they defend themselves against these brutal terrorist attacks,” the White House said in a statement on Monday. “Yesterday, after another call with Prime Minister Netanyahu and ordering the American military to provide aid to the IDF to ensure they have what they need, the President held a long-scheduled event to thank the hardworking non-political staff who keep the White House running – operating the kitchens, cleaning the White House, and helping keep the complex safe. This date was chosen because there were not White House activities that would require their work and they could bring their families. They deserve recognition, and no small, petty comments from partisan media or elected officials change that.”