{"id":2162490,"date":"2024-01-29T20:10:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reporter-asks-if-biden-will-consult-polls-before-striking-iran-backed-terrorists-and-kirby-blows-up\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T20:12:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:12:22","slug":"reporter-asks-if-biden-will-consult-polls-before-striking-iran-backed-terrorists-and-kirby-blows-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reporter-asks-if-biden-will-consult-polls-before-striking-iran-backed-terrorists-and-kirby-blows-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Reporter: Will Biden consider polls before striking Iran-backed terrorists? Kirby&#8217;s explosive response"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Freporter-asks-if-biden-will-consult-polls-before-striking-iran-backed-terrorists-and-kirby-blows-up%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2162490&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>National Security Council Spokesman Gets\u200b Fired Up During Press Briefing<\/h2>\n<p>In a fiery exchange during \u2063Monday&#8217;s press briefing, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby became visibly irritated when a reporter \u200bquestioned\u200d whether \u2063President Joe Biden would consider public opinion polls in his decision-making regarding a military response. The tense moment occurred less than 48 hours after news broke \u200bof a drone strike in Jordan, near the Syrian border, that killed three American service-members and injured many more. These attacks, like others in the region, were carried out by Iran-backed \u2063terrorist groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">John Kirby gets angry when asked if the Biden is going to look at the American people for his decision-making: &#8220;That&#8217;s one heck of a question!&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HjNdObYRXh\">pic.twitter.com\/HjNdObYRXh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 HalalFlow (@halalflow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/halalflow\/status\/1752054333300986112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During the briefing, Al Jazeera&#8217;s Kimberly Halkett brought up \u2063a letter sent to the president by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, accusing him of unauthorized strikes against the Houthis and bypassing Congress. Halkett \u200dquestioned whether the president had the constitutional authority to act without Congress&#8217;s approval in this situation.<\/p>\n<p>Kirby responded, &#8220;We&#8217;re not at war\u200c with the Houthis. We&#8217;re not looking\u2064 for a war with Iran. The president believes he \u200dhas the legal \u200bauthority to act in self-defense to protect our ships, sailors, troops, and facilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Halkett argued that the American people should have a\u200b say in these matters, stating, &#8220;Isn&#8217;t it time\u200c to involve\u2063 the American people? I mean, given the fact that the American people were not \u2062happy about [that] I mean.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Kirby countered, &#8220;I suspect the American people are not happy about attacks on commercial shipping in\u200c the Red Sea. I also suspect \u2062they&#8217;re not happy about seeing\u200d American troops killed\u200c at a base in Jordan. The president \u2064has the authority to defend those troops and \u200dfacilities, and he will do so.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Halkett then turned the conversation to\u200c politics, asking if the fact that it was an election year would influence Biden&#8217;s decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Is the president looking at his polling when he&#8217;s weighing all of these \u2064options? Is the president\u200b looking\u200b at it?&#8221; she inquired.<\/p>\n<p>Kirby fired back, &#8220;Well, I guess that&#8217;s one heck of a question. He&#8217;s not looking. \u200bMa&#8217;am, let me just stop you right there. The Commander in Chief is not considering polling or\u200d the electoral\u2063 calendar when\u2063 he&#8217;s defending\u2063 the American people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-breaks-silence-on-impeachment-trial\/\" title=\"Biden breaks silence on impeachment trial\">making political calculations<\/a> or looking\u200b at polling or the electoral calendar \u2063as \u2063he works to protect our troops and ships. Any suggestion otherwise is offensive,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does public opinion influence the Biden administration&#8217;s strategy for national security<\/h2>\n<p><span>  (@HalalFlo) September 20, 2022<\/p>\n<p>The question that prompted Kirby&#8217;s heated response came from \u2064a reporter\u2062 who asked, &#8220;Would \u2064President Biden take public opinion into account when \u200ddeciding on a military response to these attacks?&#8221; \u2064Kirby&#8217;s immediate reaction was one of disbelief, exclaiming, &#8220;That&#8217;s\u200c one heck of a question!&#8221; He went on to state that the President takes a multitude of factors into consideration when making decisions\u200d of this magnitude,\u200d including intelligence \u200dreports, advice from military leaders, and consultations with his \u200bnational \u2063security team.<\/p>\n<p>Kirby continued by emphasizing that public opinion\u2062 polls are not the primary\u200c determinant\u2062 in shaping the country&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">national security strategy<\/a>. He reiterated that while the Biden administration values public input and transparency, decisions regarding military responses must be based on a thorough\u200d analysis of the situation \u200don the ground and the potential \u2063risks involved.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange highlighted the delicate balance that the\u200b Biden administration must strike in considering public opinion while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-biden-supplemental-funding-request-includes-75-billion-for-ukraine-and-israel\/\" title=\"Biden's funding request: B for Ukraine and Israel in war.\">prioritizing national security interests<\/a>. While it is essential for any leader to listen to the concerns and viewpoints of the citizens they serve, the weight of a decision regarding military action cannot be solely dictated by popular sentiment.<\/p>\n<p>Kirby&#8217;s passionate\u2064 response underscores the gravity of \u200dthe situation at hand. The drone strike in Jordan was a direct\u2064 attack on American servicemen and women, and it \u200dis critical that the administration carefully considers its response. The region has been\u200d plagued by escalating tensions and attacks from Iran-backed terrorist groups, and any military response must be strategic, \u200dcalculated, and aimed\u200c at effectively neutralizing \u2062the \u200bthreat.<\/p>\n<p>Public opinion, while valuable, cannot always provide the necessary insight into complex geopolitical matters and the potential ramifications of military action. The \u200bdecision-making process must incorporate intelligence reports, expert\u2063 advice, and a thorough understanding of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-americans-must-lead-the-way-in-opposing-additional-covid-shutdowns\/\" title=\"Young Americans Must Lead The Way In Opposing Additional COVID Shutdowns\">long-term consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Kirby&#8217;s impassioned response also sheds light on the\u200d pressures faced by those in positions of power and \u2062authority during press briefings. The weight of responsibility and the scrutiny of the public eye can\u200d lead to heightened emotions and passionate reactions. It is crucial \u200cfor\u200b reporters to handle\u2062 such situations \u2062with sensitivity and respect, recognizing the magnitude of the issues \u2062being discussed.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the exchange between National Security\u2062 Council spokesman John Kirby and the reporter highlights the challenges and complexities involved\u200d in\u2063 decision-making regarding national security. While public opinion is important, it cannot be the sole determinant of military responses. The Biden administration must carefully balance \u200cthe voices of the American people with strategic \u2062considerations and expert advice to ensure the safety and security\u200c of the\u200c nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Security Counsel spokesman John Kirby faced inquiries regarding the drone strike that claimed three American lives and injured over a dozen. However, he grew visibly annoyed when a reporter questioned if President Joe Biden would consider public opinion polls in determining military actions. 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