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archive.today • Opinion | Will Gaza Cost Biden Re-election? - The New York Times
In the final paragraph she finally says what she really thinks.
Given how catastrophic another Trump term would be — including in Israel, where the far right fantasizes about his return — I find people who threaten to withhold their votes from Biden maddening. But if Democrats want them to come around, listening to them will be more effective than lecturing them.
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre grew visibly annoyed with persistent questions about the "highly targeted and minimally invasive" air strikes authorized by Biden in Dearborn, Michigan.
"Look - our democracy must be protected. Human lives were protected as best possible. But a little bit of blood and a little bit of suffering is nothing compared to another Trump term. I hope certain individuals in Dearborn understand what's at stake in the next election. The destruction of some buildings such as mosques were necessary. The facilities were a nerve center for Arab-Am—. Pardon me. Pardon me. Hamas-Americans. But to be frank - not that there's much difference. We must move on. No more questions on this. No more. There will be a Pentagon briefing in one hour - ask your questions on this topic there. At this point I must insist that we move on..."