Genocide Joe
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Genocide Joe is a nickname that has been predominantly used by a heterogeneous group of people, most notably right-wing nationalists and progressives, to allege that Joe Biden and his administration is complicit in genocide during its handling of the Israel–Hamas war.[1] Since the beginning of the war, it has become a leading chant of pro-Palestinian and anti-Biden groups.[2]
History[edit]
In April 2024, supporters of former President Donald Trump used it during a rally, to which Trump responded that they were "not wrong".[1]
Response[edit]
Tim Miller of The Bulwark has criticized the phasing.[3]
Biden administration[edit]
John Kirby, who serves as the White House National Security Communications Advisor, has responded to the use of the phase by saying:[4]
People can say what they want on the sidewalk and we respect that. That’s what the first amendment’s about... But this word genocide’s getting thrown around in a pretty inappropriate way by lots of different folks. What Hamas wants, make no mistake about it, is genocide. They want to wipe Israel off the map.
The Biden administration has rejected the claim that genocide is occurring in Gaza.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Gold, Michael (2024-04-14). "In Final Rally Before New York Trial, Trump Again Casts Himself as Political Victim". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Menon, Rajan (2024-04-30). "There is no solution to the Gaza War". UnHerd. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
- ^ Miller, Tim (April 5, 2024). "Joe Biden Is Not a "Genocidal Maniac"". The Bulwark. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ a b Tait, Robert (2023-12-04). "How the White House's John Kirby is taking on the word 'genocide'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-06-09.