Staff Reports
In a fiery exchange at Wednesday’s press briefing, Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy put Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the spot with a simple question about the federal government’s response to the Maui wildfires compared to recent hurricanes. And boy, did she squirm!
Peter Doocy on Joe Biden’s failure to stop illegal immigration: "Why aren't you guys stopping the flow at the border?"
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Does this diversity hire EVER tell the truth? ??♂️https://t.co/ANIEGjYrNK
— Proud Elephant ??? (@ProudElephantUS) August 31, 2023
Doocy, with his trademark no-nonsense approach, pointed out the stark contrast in the government’s actions. He wanted to know why the Biden administration seemed to jump into action during hurricanes but lagged behind when it came to the raging wildfires in Hawaii. Seems like a fair question, right?
WATCH: Peter Doocy utterly TRIGGERS Cringe Jean Pierre after EXPOSING Joe Biden for going on vacation as fires raged through Maui and children went missing:
"Your question is wrong."
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 31, 2023
The “historic” lesbian woman of color is an incompetent JOKE!
— WildBillNC?? (@WildBillNC1978) August 31, 2023
Dude… my house once had a fire! pic.twitter.com/GatJh9qb3W
— John V. (@narorome) August 31, 2023
What does she mean by "there were already 600 federal aid workers on the ground"? Before the fire? ?
— stephen 1 (@Deadon775) August 31, 2023
https://twitter.com/SmellHappy3/status/1697292898981593316?s=20
The question is wrong because the answer will make Joey look bad.
— DronePro (@DronePro) August 31, 2023
Well, instead of providing a clear answer, Jean-Pierre completely lost her cool. She fired back at Doocy, claiming that his question was “flawed in many, many ways.” Ouch! It seems like the truth hit a nerve. But hey, that’s what happens when you challenge the White House with tough questions.
Doocy wasn’t about to back down, though. He confronted Jean-Pierre with an inconvenient truth – the initial response to the Hawaii wildfires was far from perfect. And who could blame him for asking whether it’s easier to get help from the White House when the president isn’t on vacation? It’s a valid concern, especially since we all know President Biden loves his beach trips.
But instead of addressing the legitimate concerns raised by Doocy, Jean-Pierre lost her cool once again. She urged him to do his own reporting and speak to the people on the ground in Hawaii. Well, that’s a cop-out if you ask me. The press secretary should be able to provide clear and concise answers to important questions without getting defensive.
With over 100 deaths and hundreds still missing, it’s no wonder that Americans are increasingly skeptical about the government’s response. If the claims of a quick and efficient reaction are true, then why are the local residents protesting Biden’s visit to the island? It seems like they’re not satisfied with the federal government’s actions, and who can blame them?
In times of crisis, Americans need leaders who are reliable, proactive, and accountable. Unfortunately, it seems like the Biden administration falls short on all counts. It’s time for the government to step up and prove that they can handle emergencies effectively, regardless of where the president happens to be vacationing.
