Why is the national security spokesperson at the White House staying absent?
However, much to the surprise of everyone, national security spokesperson John Kirby, who is a very crucial part of the Biden administration, has been absent from recent briefings even amid the rising conflicts in the Middle East, according to the Independent’s report. There are strong rumors that Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is behind this particular stance, and it appears that both of them may have had a falling out about the approach they should take in such press briefings.
According to reports and insights by people who know both the White House officials, have even claimed that the precious secretary has shared her frustration around Kirby’s position as the communicator on major foreign affairs, something that raises eyebrows even more now with Kirby absent from the latest briefings.
White House denies controversy theories
However, the Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates has strongly denied these rumors and even claimed that both of the officials have a very respectful relationship and the rumors and characterization being projected in latest reports is quite inaccurate and untrue. He re-asserted the fact that the Press Secretary is nowhere involved in Kirby’s continued absence from the podium in recent briefings. However, questions are still being raised around his declining presence through the summer.
FAQs:
Are political tensions rising in the Middle East?
Yes, the political heat is fueling up in the Middle East, especially in nations like Israel, Palestine, Iran, who have now reached a war footing.
Is the US addressing the issues in the Middle East?
Like always, the United States is regularly monitoring the geopolitical developments in the Middle East and issuing their addresses and perspectives about it on a regular basis.
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