"White House's Silence on Jayapal's Call for 'Balance' in Criticism of Hamas' Rapes Sparks Controversy"
TL;DR
The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, refused to condemn Rep. Pramila Jayapal's comments calling for "balance" in criticizing Hamas' use of sexual violence against Israeli women. While Jean-Pierre reiterated that rape as a weapon of war is "reprehensible," she stopped short of condemning Jayapal directly. Several Democrats criticized Jayapal's remarks, with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz calling it "outrageous" to "both sides" sexual violence and Rep. Ritchie Torres stating it was "indecent" to downplay rape against Israeli women.
- White House refuses to condemn Rep. Pramilla Jayapal for calling for 'balance' in criticism of Hamas' rapes New York Post
- Jayapal's controversial remarks on Hamas rape hit by fellow Democrat: 'Indecent to downplay' atrocities Fox News
- House member calls for balance of outrage over Hamas rapes in tense exchange MSNBC
- GREG GUTFELD: If the U.N. can't call out sexual atrocity, what good are they? Fox News
- Biden Says All Must 'Forcefully Condemn' Hamas Sexual Violence Bloomberg
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