Karine Jean-Pierre Doesn’t See Why Biden Would Need To Condemn Antisemitism From Dem Congresswoman
On 7/18/2023, Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Did the President address at all Congresswoman Jayapal’s comments in his meeting with Herzog?”

KJP: Say that one more time?

Heinrich: Did the President have to address Congresswoman Jayapal’s comment that Israel is a racist state? Did that come up?

KJP: What do you mean “had to address”?
Heinrich: Did it come up all in the conversation with President Herzog?
KJP: I mean, they’re currently having a conversation right now in the bilat.

Heinrich: Did he plan to address it? Did it come up in his call with Netanyahu yesterday?

KJP: I mean, the President has been very clear — right? — and I kind of stated this at the at the beginning: The United States and Israel’s relationship is a special one. There’s a special bond. There’s a commitment, and it is a commitment to Israel’s right to exist, Israel’s security and its legit- — legitimacy. I mean, that’s one of the reasons that the President spoke to the Prime Minister yesterday and is having this important meeting with the Israeli President. They’re going to have a conversation on how we continue to grow that special relationship. As I just laid out, 75 years of Israel’s independence is being celebrated this year. And we think it’s important to continue that relationship.

Q: Why not Condemn Antisemitism? A: Very clear, very clear
Heinrich: The reason I ask is because, yesterday, Kirby had said that, you know, there were — you guys were glad that she apologized. But what we didn’t hear was any condemnation of her comment from the White House. Does the White House condemn that comment?

KJP: So — I mean, look, the apology was the right thing to do. And we’ve been very clear: When it comes to antisemitism, this administration and the entire Biden — Biden-Harris administration have been clear that when Israel is … we’ve been clear on our record. We’ve been clear on speaking against antisemitism throughout — throughout this administration when we see it.

Heinrich: So the White House does condemn that comment?

KJP: I mean, I just said, if it is — if — anytime anti-Jewish hatred is — is said, that is antisemitism, and we — and we find it to be unacceptable.

But at the same time, we think it’s important that the congresswoman did indeed apologize for her comments, and we’re glad to see it.

Heinrich: Okay. I didn’t hear whether it was a “yes” or a “no” to that question.

Karine Jean-Pierre Again Refuses To Unequivocally Denounce Prominent Democrats’ Antisemitic Remark
Heinrich: But in another vein, there’s a vote happening in the House today, a resolution saying that Israel is not a racist state or an apartheid state. Does the White House want to see strong support for that resolution?

KJP: First of all, we condemn antisemitism. Anytime there is any anti-Jewish hate, we condemn it. We’ve been very clear. That is answering your question. As it relates to anything that’s going on on the House, I’d refer you to the House. But, again, I cannot be more clearer: You have the President right now meeting with the President of Israel, a very important meeting that they’re having. They’re doing a bilat right now. And one of the things that the President is going to make very clear is the special bond and our commitment to Israel. And it is unwavering …

Heinrich: I hear you, and I’m sorry to push on it. It’s just because —
KJP: No, I’ve already —
Heinrich: — there are — there’s been criticism —
KJP: We just went back and forth.
Heinrich: — that Democrats don’t want to —
KJP: We g- — we just —
Heinrich: — take action against other Democrats when they have to apologize for something like this. There has been criticism —
KJP: We just — we just —
Heinrich: — that you —

KJP: We just said that we’re glad that she apologized. Congresswoman — Congresswoman Jayapal did indeed apologize. And we have been very clear …

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KJP Refuses To Denounce Dems’ Antisemitic Remark, Keep Saying Very clear, very clear