Senators say Biden is giving in to campus protesters by threatening to cut aid to Israel.
President Biden’s recent warning to cut offensive aid to Israel during its conflict with Hamas has stirred up controversy among Republican senators in Washington, D.C. They believe this decision was a political move aimed at appeasing the “pro-Hamas wing of the Democrat Party” in preparation for the upcoming November elections.
In a recent interview with CNN, President Biden stated, “If they go into Rafah, I’m not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah, to deal with the cities — that deal with that problem.” This threat to cut aid to Israel has raised concerns among lawmakers, especially in light of the escalating anti-Israel sentiments on college campuses nationwide.
This move by President Biden has been met with strong criticism from GOP members, with some even going so far as to draft articles of impeachment against him. Senators like Schmitt have expressed their belief that Biden’s decision was influenced by pressure from anti-Israel groups on college campuses and the growing pro-Hamas sentiment within the Democratic party.
Senator Schmitt further stated, “You know, Chuck Schumer and Joe Biden called for Benjamin Netanyahu to be ousted in the middle of a war, and now he’s withholding arms that have been appropriated. It’s really outrageous… He’s willing to risk U.S.-Israel relations just to appease these radicals in his party.”
The bipartisan backlash against President Biden’s stance on aid to Israel has not gone unnoticed, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing that his country “will stand alone” if needed to defeat Hamas.
Senator Budd pointed out that Biden’s warning to Israel is likely an attempt to gain support for the upcoming November election, especially in crucial swing states like Minnesota and Michigan. He criticized Biden for what he sees as a misguided and politically motivated decision that undermines the trust in the U.S. on the global stage.
Senator Roger Marshall also questioned the rationale behind Biden’s statement, attributing it to pressure from college activists and the Palestinian community. He described Biden’s national security policies as “schizophrenic” and expressed concerns about the impact of such decisions on diplomatic negotiations and hostage situations.
Meanwhile, Rep. Cory Mills from Florida took a more drastic step by filing articles of impeachment against President Biden over his threat to cut aid to Israel. He argued that the same accusations made against former President Trump, which led to his impeachment, should also apply to Biden in this case.
As the debate over aid to Israel continues to intensify, tensions within the political landscape are running high. The upcoming November elections are shaping up to be a battleground where decisions like these could have far-reaching consequences on U.S. foreign policy and international relations.
