White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly left a press briefing after facing questions from an African reporter regarding the selection process for questions. Meanwhile, a group of 40 White House interns sent an anonymous letter to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris urging them to push for a “permanent cease-fire” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The interns, representing diverse backgrounds, criticized the Israeli government’s response to Hamas attacks and called for an end to the violence.
The interns expressed their concerns about the high number of civilian casualties, particularly children, in Gaza as a result of the Israeli government’s actions, which they claim are funded by American tax dollars. However, their progressive demands were met with criticism and mockery online. Some accused the interns of overstepping their roles and attempting to dictate foreign policy to the President, while others questioned their qualifications and wisdom.
The Democratic Majority for Israel tweeted that interns who believe they have the right to supplant the President’s role in policymaking lack the necessary wisdom to intern anywhere, including the White House. Republican Congressman Mike Collins referenced the TV show “Veep” when commenting on the interns’ actions, while Senator Tom Cotton expressed disbelief at the media coverage and the interns’ demands.
The White House has not yet responded to the criticism surrounding the intern letter. It is worth noting that a temporary cease-fire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas was recently in effect but broke down after a week, with President Biden blaming Hamas for the breakdown due to their refusal to release remaining captives.
In conclusion, the White House interns’ call for a cease-fire in the Israel war has sparked online mockery and criticism. While the interns voiced concerns about civilian casualties and the Israeli government’s response, some have questioned their qualifications and accused them of overstepping their roles. The White House has not yet commented on the situation.
