The White House responded to criticisms over holding a barbecue for 'non-political' staff as war in Israel continues raging after Hamas launched surprise attacks.
The White House doubled down on hosting a party for 'non-political' White House staff on Sunday as war raged in Israel following Hamas' surprise attacks on the nation. 'President Biden has been consistently engaged in supporting Israel as they defend themselves against these brutal terrorist attacks,' a White House official told Fox News Digital on Monday.
While Hamas holds Americans hostage, Joe Biden is enjoying a picnic with a live band,' Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley tweeted Sunday evening, accompanied by a screenshot of a White House pool report. The pool report, emailed just after 6 p.m. Sunday, notes that a reporter could hear a 'live band' at the White House.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House Sunday evening regarding the event and received comment on the matter Monday. '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,' the White House official said in the statement.
We continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in touch with our Israeli partners and the local authorities,' the spokesperson added. 'We are in touch with the families and providing all appropriate consular assistance.'
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