The White House held an event for staff and families with a live band on Sunday as Israel declared war on Hamas following a surprise incursion.
A number of right-wing figures have criticized President Joe Biden for hosting a barbecue at the White House at the weekend amid the heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants.
Scott Taylor, a former Virginia Republican congressman, added: 'Given recent events, and certainly with the news of many Americans being held hostage in Gaza, I think I would have canceled the White House BBQ with the live band.''This weekend, several Americans were killed in Israel and several more are still being held hostage by Hamas. Today, Joe Biden called a lid at 11:34 a.m. and is having a barbecue,' political commentator and podcast host Benny Johnson posted.
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