‘Concerning’ White House Can’t Condemn Antisemitism, Tearing Down Posters from Podium, Biden’s Solid

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Outnumbered,” Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) acknowledged that it’s “concerning” that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre didn’t condemn individuals tearing down the posters of the hostages taken by Hamas throughout their October 7 assault on Israel when requested about it throughout a briefing, and stated though he’s glad that Jean-Pierre later put out a statement condemning the removal of the posters, the White House beforehand didn’t condemn antisemitism from the rostrum earlier than issuing a press release on social media and “I don’t know why it can’t happen at the podium and it has to continue happening on Twitter.”

Moskowitz stated, [relevant remarks begin around 2:15] “We saw this, unfortunately, previously, on the issue of antisemitism. Now, again, I’m happy that the Press Secretary has put out something on Twitter condemning the removal of these posters. And so, I don’t know why it can’t happen at the podium and it has to continue happening on Twitter. Obviously, that’s concerning. But I’m happy with the fact that the Press Secretary has come out and condemned that behavior, and President Biden has been unequivocal on his support of the Jewish community and is calling out antisemitism.”

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