White House Slams 'Inappropriate' Nickname Given to Biden by Anti-Israel Critics

The White House issued a response to critics who have given President Biden the nickname "Genocide Joe" due to his support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas. The National Security Council spokesman defended Biden's focus on supporting Israel and condemned the use of the term "genocide" outside of referring to Hamas' goal of eradicating Jews. He emphasized that Israel is defending itself against a genocidal terrorist threat and acknowledged civilian deaths but stated that Israel is not trying to wipe out the Palestinian people. The response comes after anti-Israel protests at the White House, where some protesters refused to denounce Hamas.