Speaker of the House Accuses Biden of Attempting to ‘Micromanage’ Conflict in Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused President Joe Biden of defying Congress and interfering in Israel’s defense efforts for political reasons. Biden is withholding precision weapons needed by Israel for its attack on the Hamas stronghold of Rafah. Johnson spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and emphasized the necessity of these weapons to protect civilian lives during the siege. He criticized Biden for going against what his top officials promised and accused him of basing his decisions on politics rather than moral clarity.

Johnson also addressed concerns about antisemitism on college campuses and the introduction of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in elections. He expressed frustration at the wide-open border policies and the potential impact on census outcomes.