Critics slammed President Biden for his delayed response to Iran’s escalation against Israel, criticizing him for not addressing the public immediately and for not being more supportive of the US ally. The President urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran to prevent further escalation into a larger war, which sparked criticism from his opponents. Democratic Senator John Fetterman disagreed with Biden’s stance, emphasizing the need to support Israel in the situation.
Biden faced backlash from progressives for his support of Israel in its conflict with Hamas, similar to Fetterman’s experience. Critics, including Senator Marco Rubio and Former National Security Adviser John Bolton, accused the administration of pressuring Israel through leaked discussions and of trying to appease the far-left base. Bolton expressed concern that Biden urging Israel not to retaliate against Iran was embarrassing for the United States, which needs to keep Iran in check for international peace and security.
The White House defended Biden’s response and commitment to Israel, with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stating that Biden had promised to help Israel defend itself. Kirby highlighted that the US had intercepted drones and missiles headed for Israeli airspace and dismissed claims that Biden had not taken sufficient action. Despite the criticisms, Biden directed the US response behind the scenes, congratulating Netanyahu on defending against the Iranian attacks and condemning the assaults.
Critics, including prominent Republicans and conservatives, expressed dissatisfaction with Biden’s handling of the situation, claiming that the President failed to project strength or clarity in the face of the conflict. House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik criticized Biden for remaining silent while Iran attacked Israel and contrasted his response with former President Trump’s scheduled address in support of Israel. Conservative commentator Joey Mannarino also emphasized the importance of the leader of the free world projecting strength and conviction during times of crisis.
Some critics accused the mainstream media of being silent regarding Biden’s response to the conflict compared to how they would have reacted if a Republican President had been in power. NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck criticized the media for not holding Biden accountable for his actions, highlighting the perceived bias in their coverage. Some critics claimed Biden’s response represented weakness and the lack of respect from adversaries due to his approach to the conflict with Iran. OutKick founder Clay Travis and former President Trump also criticized Biden’s response and suggested that a stronger stance was needed.
Former President Trump, who had previously ordered a strike against Iran resulting in retaliatory attacks near US assets, criticized Biden’s response to the conflict with Iran and called for support for Israel. Trump expressed support for the people of Israel under attack and attributed the situation to weakness shown by Biden’s administration. Trump implied that the attacks would not have occurred if he had been in office, suggesting a different approach would have been taken. Overall, critics across political spectrums expressed dissatisfaction with Biden’s response and urged a stronger position in supporting Israel and confronting Iran.
