"White House Spokesperson John Kirby's Fiery Exchange with Reporter Over Middle East Bombings"
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.