Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Israel has been met with controversy and criticism after he repeated a falsehood about meeting with former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir before the Six-Day War. It has been widely reported that Biden actually met with Meir before the Yom Kippur War in 1973, not the Six-Day War in 1967. The discrepancy did not go unnoticed on social media, with many questioning why Biden would lie about such a well-documented event.
Joe Biden doesn't know how to tell the truth. https://t.co/ldiPQDlkvG
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) October 19, 2023
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) called out Biden for his false statement, stating that he became a senator in 1973 and the Six-Day War occurred in 1967. This is not the first time Biden has repeated this fabrication, as it was debunked by Newsweek in 2021. During his recent remarks, Biden expanded on the story without providing any specifics about his supposed role as a liaison between Meir and the Egyptians about the Suez.
Joe Biden just said he was in Israel as a U.S. Senator right before the Six Day War.
Another PROVABLE lie by our president.
Joe, you became a Senator in 1973, and the Six Day War was in 1967. Why lie?
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) October 18, 2023
The fact that Biden would continue to repeat this lie is concerning, especially in the midst of a crucial war between Israel and Hamas. Meir is a revered figure in Israeli history and her leadership during the war is widely acknowledged. The Australian MP John Ruddick shared footage of Biden’s false statement on social media, further highlighting the international scrutiny of his words.
This incident raises questions about Biden’s foreign policy judgment and his understanding of the current situation in Israel. Meir’s role as a wartime leader is comparable to Winston Churchill in the UK, and her words about the Israeli-Arab conflict still resonate today. Biden’s false claim undermines the seriousness of the situation and shows a lack of respect for Israel’s history and its current challenges.
This incident reminds us of the importance of accuracy and integrity in our political leaders. Biden’s false statement about meeting with Meir is as problematic as claiming to be a civil rights activist during the Selma, Alabama marches. We deserve better from our president, and it is disheartening to see him continue to spread misinformation.
