Future Retirement Success
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks

Future Retirement Success

Politics

Stefanik defends speech at Israel’s Knesset torching Biden, Democrats: ‘Equivocation after equivocation’

by May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024
Stefanik defends speech at Israel’s Knesset torching Biden, Democrats: ‘Equivocation after equivocation’

House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Sunday defended a recent speech she delivered to the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, torching President Biden’s ‘betrayal of the importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance.’ 

Stefanik, who is meeting with Israeli leaders at the same time Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan is also visiting Jerusalem, appeared on ‘Fox News Sunday’ after speaking at the parliament building. Fox News host Shannon Bream asked the third-highest ranking House Republican if the concept broadly adopted in the 1940s of leaving partisan politics at the water’s edge and minority leaders refraining from criticizing a sitting American president while abroad was now ‘out the door.’ 

But the congresswoman, reportedly on former President Trump’s 2024 VP shortlist, shot back that she had been ‘invited to talk about my work when it comes to combating antisemitism and my strong record when it comes to U.S./Israel support.’ 

‘The world needs to know, and Israel needs to know, that the House Republican majority stands strongly with Israel,’ Stefanik said. ‘That this equivocation, this weak, failed leadership that we are seeing from Joe Biden, that’s not where the American people are, that’s not where the United States Congress is. And it’s not reflective of the legislation that we passed that Joe Biden signed into law. So, it is important for the world to hear. The world is looking for moral leadership, Shannon. And it’s important that House Republicans step up to fill that void, which we have under Speaker Johnson’s leadership.’ 

 

Stefanik said the main focus of her speech ‘was that the American people stand strongly with Israel, as do House Republicans,’ referencing how on Thursday the House passed legislation that rebuked Biden for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, seeking to force the weapons transfer. 

Debate over the bill showed Washington’s deeply fractured outlook on the Israel-Hamas war. The White House and Democratic leadership scrambled to rally support from a House caucus that ranges from moderates frustrated that the president would allow any daylight between the U.S. and Israel to progressives outraged that he is still sending any weapons at all. The bill passed comfortably 224-187 as 16 Democrats joined with most Republicans to vote in favor. Three Republicans voted against it.

‘You’ve had equivocation after equivocation from Democrats, led by Joe Biden, or whether it’s Chuck Schumer calling for a new leader replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu, that is not the place – that is not the type of leadership we need to be seeing from the highest levels of the United States of America,’ Stefanik said. ‘And that’s one of the focuses that I had today in my speech at the Knesset, that House Republicans stand strongly with Israel at their time of existential need.’

‘Oct. 7 was the bloodiest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust,’ she added. ‘We want to make sure Israel has all the resources, no equivocation that it comes to eradicating Hamas.’ 

Amid concern that tens of thousands of people have been injured and killed in Gaza, Bream noted that Amnesty International sounded the alarm that U.S. weapons are being used in violation of international and U.S. laws. Stefanik, in response, said Hamas uses civilians as shields, while ‘Israel has great respect when it comes to human rights’ and ‘that’s why the United States stands fully with Israel, and that’s why they need to be a voice of truth, as those antisemitic propaganda are being shared around the world and being shared by perpetrators who support this terrorism.’ 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
English courts consider nixing mandatory wigs for barristers amid concerns they’re ‘culturally insensitive’
next post
Virgin Atlantic Faces Tribunal Over Claims of Unfair Dismissal of Older Cabin Crew

You may also like

Venezuela’s Maduro faces political meltdown: Rivals claim election...

July 30, 2024

Fox News Politics: Disorder in the House?

January 10, 2023

Manchin denies being rolled by Biden on spending...

April 3, 2023

Mental health disorders attributed to more service member...

January 6, 2025

Former Trump rival Nikki Haley demands ‘Haley Voters...

July 23, 2024

Trump’s call to end birthright citizenship echoes past...

June 1, 2023

Hegseth reveals what happened during pivotal confirmation meeting...

December 10, 2024

Arizona State Senator Accuses Dept. of Child Safety...

September 20, 2022

Conservatives rally around Trump after meeting with Zelenskyy...

February 28, 2025

Alabama lawmakers approve harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl

April 7, 2023

    Get free access to all of the retirement secrets and income strategies from our experts! or Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get the Premium Articles Acess for Free

    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Trump ally stands firm against ‘big, beautiful bill’ despite pressure: ‘It’ll completely backfire’

      June 8, 2025
    • Rubio condemns assassination attempt on Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe

      June 8, 2025
    • Obama WH physician says Biden doc should have performed cognitive test

      June 8, 2025
    • Trump warns of ‘serious consequences’ if Elon Musk funds Democrats

      June 7, 2025
    • Musk jokes about reconsidering stance on Big Beautiful Bill after Schiff’s praise

      June 7, 2025
    • Musk deletes explosive posts about Trump and Epstein files

      June 7, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (8,152)
    • Investing (2,019)
    • Politics (15,571)
    • Stocks (3,136)
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: futureretirementsuccess.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 futureretirementsuccess.com | All Rights Reserved