President Joe Biden walked back his criticisms of Hamas terrorists' death count in a private meeting with several Muslim Americans, according to The Washington Post.
On October 25, the president remarked during a public address he had no confidence in the terrorist-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health to accurately report the death count in the ongoing war with Israel.
“I have no notion that the Palestinians are telling the truth about how many people are killed,” President Biden said.
The next day, Biden reportedly held damage control meetings with several Muslim Americans who were upset by the comment. Invited to the meetings were Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Chicago-based activist Rami Nashashibi, interfaith leader Imam Mohamed Magid, Muslim lobbyist Wa'el Alzayat and health-care advocate Suzanne Barakat, according to The Washington Post.
During the hour-plus meeting, which was meant to run for only a half hour, Biden reportedly walked back his earlier comments.
“I'm sorry. I'm disappointed in myself. I will do better,” President Biden said.
An attendee at the meeting reportedly scolded Biden for his earlier comments. Another attendee, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, believed Biden was sympathetic to their cause.
The President listened carefully, responded sincerely, and showed empathy and compassion for the suffering of everyone. I am hopeful he will act on that empathy," Ellison told The Post.
Arab Americans and Muslims have been largely loyal to President Biden at the voting booth. Civil rights activist and executive director of the Arab American Institute, Maya Berry, told The Post the president’s actions during the war will have far-reaching effects.
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