John Kirby Shows Himself to Be As Much of a Lying, Shameless Hack As Karine Jean-Pierre
By Bonchie | 8:25 AM on May 18, 2024
There was a time when one could expect some semblance of moral clarity from John Kirby. It was never much, but in the early days after October 7th, the shadow White House press secretary seemed to chart his own path behind the podium. While Karine Jean-Pierre equivocated, he spoke directly about the horrors of Hamas and the need to defeat the terrorist government of Gaza.
In late 2023, while mainstream press outlets were busy trying to blame Israel for the lack of a ceasefire, Kirby didn't mince words.
Slowly but surely, though, he has been brought to heel, and whether it was by choice or not, at some point, doing "what you're told" is no longer an excuse. Indisputable proof of that transition came on Friday when Kirby gave this head-spinning answer about Joe Biden withholding already-appropriated aid for Israel.
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https://twitter.com/townhallcom/status/1791547581979349485I've got some news. I am not withholding my taxes from the IRS. I have just decided to place a pause on paying them, and that pause is still in place. Surely, the Biden administration will understand and take no action against me given this incredible new standard that has been set.
What do you even say to the stupidity that came out of Kirby's mouth? It's as shamelessly dishonest as Bill Clinton trying to redefine what the word "is" means but far more consequential given the issue at hand. When you stop giving someone something that they are due (Congress appropriated the aid to Israel), that is the literal definition of "withholding" it. Never mind that the president has publicly announced his intention to do so during a recent interview.
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