Biden prays for safety of Tlaib's family in Michigan speech
By Morgan Chalfant - 05/18/21 03:46 PM EDT
President Biden on Tuesday offered words of admiration for Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and promised to ensure the safety of her family in the West Bank.
Biden made the comments at the beginning of a speech about electric vehicles at a Ford plant in Dearborn, Mich., after Tlaib publicly criticized his administration’s handling of the violence between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
“I admire your intellect, I admire your passion, and I admire your concern for so many other people,” Biden said, naming Tlaib. “It’s from my heart. I pray that your grandmom and family are well. I promise you I am going to do everything to see that they are safe on the West Bank. You’re a fighter, and God thank you for being a fighter.”
Earlier Tuesday, Biden spent several minutes speaking with Tlaib on the tarmac upon his arrival in Detroit. Biden was also greeted by Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell (D).
Biden has faced criticism from Tlaib and other progressives who have urged him to speak out more forcefully about violence against Palestinians by Israel.
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