Pelosi "Sad" That Netanyahu Was Invited to Speak

Hot Air ^ | 8 June 2024 | Jazz Shaw

[Rummyfan]

On July 24, roughly two weeks after Donald Trump's sentencing in Manhattan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is schedule to travel to Washington and address a joint session of Congress. The invitation was set up by House Speaker Mike Johnson and (eventually) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. He is expected to provide an update on the war in Gaza and thank the United States for it's continuing support of his country. But not everyone is happy about it. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, during an interview with CNN, described the invitation as a "mistake," saying the decision was "wrong" and that she thinks having him speak is a "sad" situation. She added that the invitation would absolutely not have been made if she were still the Speaker. So we at least know where she stands on the matter. (NY Post):

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued Friday that it was a mistake for Congressional leaders to extend an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address lawmakers next month.

“I think this is wrong,” Pelosi (D-Calif.) told CNN of the 74-year-old Israeli leader’s expected address to a joint meeting of Congress on July 24.

“I feel it’s very sad that he has been invited,” the 84-year-old added.

Pelosi, who led House Democrats for two decades before stepping aside in January 2023, went on to say that she would “absolutely not” have invited Netanyahu had she still been in charge.

[oldtech]

I think Mr. Netanyahu would have also had the good sense to never invite Nancy Pelosi to speak in Israel. What could she have to say that any Israeli would be interested in hearing? For that matter, what could she say that any U.S. citizen would be interested in hearing?

[SaveFerris]

Can’t stand her