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March 09, 2024
President Biden caught on a hot mic saying he told Israel PM Netanyahu they needed to have a ‘come-to-Jesus meeting’.
- Biden heard on a hot mic discussing wanting a “come-to-Jesus meeting” with the Israeli PM.
- His comment hinted at his growing frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s siege of Gaza.
- Sources recently told NBC News that Biden had privately referred to Netanyahu as an “asshole.”
Biden made the comment while speaking to Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet on the House floor following his State of Union address on Thursday night.
“I told him, Bibi, and don’t repeat this, but you and I are going to have a ‘come to Jesus’ meeting.”
The president was then swiftly interrupted by an aide, who warned him that his comments were being recorded on a hot mic.
“I’m on a hot mic here,” Biden said. “Good. That’s good.”…
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