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The U.S. will expedite the delivery of air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine by redirecting planned shipments to other allied nations, in response to increased Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. National security spokesman John Kirby stated that this decision, though difficult, is necessary to meet Ukraine's urgent needs. The move will delay missile system deliveries to other countries, but not to Taiwan.
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe questioned White House spokesperson John Kirby about President Biden's stance on Israel's offensive in Rafah, Gaza, where over a million Palestinians, mostly refugees, are affected. Despite Biden's warnings against a major ground operation, Israeli forces have advanced and continued bombings, leading to civilian casualties. Kirby defended the administration's position, emphasizing their opposition to a major ground operation and ongoing communication with Israeli counterparts.
The White House has promoted John Kirby, its top national security spokesperson, to an expanded role as the White House national security advisor, where he will coordinate communications across multiple agencies. Kirby, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, will lead a separate team to handle national security communications and continue to appear at press briefings when national security is the focus. This move aims to strengthen the administration's messaging on national security interests at home and abroad.
John Kirby, President Biden's top national security spokesperson, is being promoted to White House national security communications adviser with an expanded role overseeing communications coordination for national security across various agencies. Kirby, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, will continue to be a prominent figure in national security briefings and will hire a small staff to synchronize the administration's messaging on national security issues.
John Kirby, President Joe Biden’s national security spokesman, is set to take on an expanded role at the White House as the new national security communications adviser and assistant to the president, overseeing a separate team to coordinate information across agencies. Kirby, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, has been praised for his adept handling of foreign policy questions and has been a regular presence in the White House press briefing room.
John Kirby, President Joe Biden's national security spokesman, is set to take on an expanded role at the White House as the new White House national security communications adviser and assistant to the president. Kirby, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, has been valued for his adept handling of foreign policy questions and will now lead a separate team to coordinate information across agencies, in addition to continuing his presence in White House press briefings.
John Kirby of the National Security Council apologized for falsely claiming that the US government had given Iraq advance notice of airstrikes against Iran-backed groups, admitting that the information he had initially provided was incorrect. This departure from the Biden administration's response to prior errors highlights a shift in approach to addressing misinformation. Kirby's apology comes in contrast to previous instances where press secretaries have defended apparently false information, signaling a change in handling mistakes within the White House.
Biden National Security Council spokesman John Kirby became visibly angry during a White House press briefing when questioned about President Biden's decision-making process regarding military actions in the Middle East, denying that polling or the election calendar influences the president's choices and dismissing the reporter's persistent inquiries. Kirby emphasized that the president has the authority to act in self-defense and is not considering political calculations or polling when making decisions to protect American troops and assets in the region.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that the search is ongoing for two missing U.S. Navy sailors off the coast of Somalia, unrelated to recent strikes in Yemen, and emphasized the need to disrupt the flow of weapons supplies to Yemen. Kirby also addressed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's health and communication with the President, as well as the U.S.'s discussions with Israel regarding a transition to lower intensity operations in the military campaign against Hamas.
U.S. officials, including John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, state that "significant progress" has been made on a framework for humanitarian assistance to Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, but currently, no assistance is flowing into the region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israel's wartime cabinet to work on this framework, and efforts are being made to provide food, water, medicine, and safe passage for those in Gaza. President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel aims to show support and discuss the need for humanitarian aid and safe passage. Israel is expected to launch a ground invasion, and while the U.S. respects Israel's right to defend itself, questions remain about the aftermath and the impact on civilians.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby broke down on air while discussing the "depravity" of the Hamas surprise attacks, expressing difficulty in looking at the images and the human cost. CNN's Jake Tapper played a tape of Kirby's emotional response, highlighting the horrific nature of the attacks, including elderly people being slaughtered and young women being taken hostage and raped. CNN's Nic Robertson also struggled emotionally while discussing the atrocities witnessed at a bomb shelter.