Kirby Response on Whether Biden Will Attend Ceremony for Troops Killed in Jordan Incites Anger (Updated))

As we reported, three members of the U.S. Army who were killed in Jordan by a drone attack from Iran-backed militants have now been identified.

The dead are SGT William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, GA; SPC Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, GA; and SPC Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, GA.

They were part of the Army Reserve's 718th Engineer Company.

All three were members of the Army Reserve’s 718th Engineer Company. https://t.co/5Ecfa38hnt
— ArmyTimes (@ArmyTimes) January 29, 2024

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre spoke about the "three folks" suggesting they were fighting on behalf to the Biden administration, something one should never say. Our military fight for our country, not for anyone's administration.

KJP: “Our deepest condolences go out to those three folks who are military folks who are brave who are always fighting, who were fighting on behalf of this administration...”

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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 29, 2024

As I reported, Biden did speak about their deaths and call for a moment of silence, but then immediately thereafter, made a joke about leaving the event and chuckled. Not a good look, like so much of what he has done.

Karine Jean-Pierre Completely Bungles Condolences for Three Killed U.S. Soldiers

Some wondered if Joe Biden would be attending the dignified transfer ceremony when our military members were brought home. National Security Council John Kirby's response was less than ideal, to say the least.

Biden spokesman John Kirby can’t say if Biden will attend the dignified transfer of the U.S. troops killed by Iran-proxies. pic.twitter.com/tdGzEgG5lZ
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 29, 2024

"I don't have anything on his schedule to speak to," Kirby said.

Yet we know Biden's schedule is generally very light and that he's constantly on vacation. Not to mention receiving American military home after they have been killed in action should be his highest priority.

Many were understandably outraged by such a response.

Joe Biden just got 3 black members of the military killed.

Their black lives mattered so much to Joe Biden that he won’t even bother to show up to receive their bodies from what I’m hearing.

My condolences to their families.

We will make it right by voting Biden out of…
— Philip Anderson (@VoteBidenOut) January 29, 2024

At this point, the Biden team can't even get this right. I wonder if they're concerned about whether he might check his watch at the ceremony or talk about his son, thereby antagonizing the families, just like he did during the ceremony for the military members killed in Afghanistan because of Biden's botched withdrawal.

Then the Biden team leaked Monday that they might respond to the killings as early as Monday night, then unbelievably leaked possible options to attack, giving the Iranians time to adjust and prepare.

This all got out of hand and led to these deaths because Biden didn't take it seriously enough or respond with strength to start with, but instead has been coddling Iran and releasing money to them so they could continue with their bad behavior. They knew they could run all over Biden and they did. They don't fear him.

Voting Biden out just can't come soon enough.

UPDATE: Tuesday 1/30/24 3:12 PM

After reports suggesting he would not be attending, which sparked outrage, the Biden team is now clarifying that he does intend to go. He spoke with the families and asked, and they said they were okay with him being there.

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