State Dept. spokesperson gets in heated exchange with reporters over Israeli airstrikes on Rafah

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller spars with reporters who question the U.S.'s claimed commitment to protecting Palestinian civilians after Israel's Sunday airstrikes on Rafah in Southern Gaza.
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[@user-ry6xf1kv8g]

This lying vampire always talks with some sort of smirks, so unpleasant to watch.

[@mohamedzhassanin4353]

he knows he is lying, and he knows we know he is lying . and his smerk is in way saying fk you all not a thing you can do about my BS

[@lb6110]

@user-ry6xf1kv8g yes, about a minute in I had Enough of him start out dripping with egotistical self-righteous self-importance! We already get enough of it from Biden, Blinken and Netanyahu waste of time hearing yet another of their pod!

[@RedRose-777]

My mother 58 years old She saw this guy She said he look like a vampire not human

[@MrPhil309]

You got his name right. He looks more like a vampire than a human. And I think they love the children blood they are spilling in Gaza. These people are evil

[@alwayshumble8817]

Omg. Pinocchio is at it again. What a compulsive lair.

[@Boris-kd3jz]

some have asserted a likeness to count chocula

[@robertcampomizzi7988]

Americans: " We don't want to be the world police." Also, Americans: "Why aren't you policing Israel?"

[@francoisanon1389]

the nose goes from Washington to israel, so long its disgusting

[@andreyd8116]

Also, note that whenever he tells a lie he always smiles.

[@WW3_Soon]

liar not lair

[@RyanSchliessmann-hd2nn]

smirks while children are being killed . disgusting

[@felixdim3977]

I know.

[@nidasiddiqi1006]

He is the biggest joke!

[@MichaelVance-el5mz]

No I think maybe the u laughable jokes here are all of YOU IN THIS COMMENT SECTION. ( in my not so humble factual opinion)!!

[@lb6110]

@@MichaelVance-el5mz this makes you an accomplice to "blood on the hands" mentality!

[@Imran-db1ic]

He is complicit with genocide. He will be held accountable. He has no shame

[@EM.1.]

What genocide? Israel doesn't want to baby sit Palestinians anymore or have them destroy their country. Those Palestinians are Jordanian by blood, let Jordan take care of those people.

[@mohamedismail2485]

Doesn't he even feel embarrassed when his family and friends watch him talking like that?

[@ringo8410]

Embarrassment would presume that he has a conscience (or feels human emotions).

[@georgejetson3648]

Nope.......ringo said it all.

[@TheCoolhead27]

Mathew Miller is a jew so he's probably deeply proud of himself.

[@battlechaser8197]

Unfortunately we live in a time where obfuscation, deflection, propaganda and outright lying pass for truthful information, and this smirking ghoul is very adept at what he does.

[@t.dmytryshyn2615]

He lies for a living and he never had any decency or he wouldn't be doing that job.

[@dotxyn]

The way he smiled when the billions of dollars of aid were mentioned seemed so sinister.

[@lb6110]

@dotxyn - Evil is more like it!

[@joshuapocalypse]

Most smile like idiots.

[@toddodell70]

Basically that where often it would seem that US State Dept and the reporters all know the game that the State Dept spokesman is playing. US does what appears to be nothing but approve everything Israel decides they want to do. Then tries to say they have been improvements without any actual details.

[@perrydavidson1194]

That is because part of it is funneled back into electoral donations! He speak but is words have no meaning! Israel is on an offensive in no way treatenby Palestinians and Amas as no means to launch an oct 7th unless someone lets the key in the door!!! It is so disproportionate they have already rendered Gaza inhabitable for years! I wounded if we stop paying our taxes because we don’t support genocidal governments what would happen?because that would be the moral thing to do! Stop paying your taxes until there is a cease fire and that Gaza is fully rebuilt. The people destroying also should pay for reconstruction! They are monsters just look how indifferent this person is when he talks!

[@joeb564]

And now you know why the US has lost respect throughout the world.

[@BadBunnyBaller]

This man is shameless. The world won't forget him.

[@eraldylli]

Well done to the journalist for not letting up. This should be how they should be held accountable every day, on every issue.

[@tamekam7937]

Damn straight.

[@toddodell70]

That was Matt Lee - AP. He's great at not get flustered and explaining to Miller how Lee was only reacting to what Miller is saying. That way Miller can't hide behind some common 'reporters being mean to me' face and get on the defensive.

[@sergiochavez3769]

This guy thinks we are stupid.

[@georgejetson3648]

We are stupid....the sooner you admit it.....

[@AlexDrastico380]

Most are. Otherwise they wouldn't be in power.

[@Jouantiese]

This guy's right.

[@joseywales148]

@@georgejetson3648 Is there a dumber first world country… I doubt it

[@sensorycircuits1338]

Sorry mate, as an American I can confirm that most of us are.

[@davidsmith4572]

You have a big magic wand with Israel. It is the political cover you provide in the UN and the absurd level of military and financial aid.

[@zeenat1196]

He said it is US intervention of giving aid to Israel and then corrected himself Slip of tongue ...first honest words from this man

[@Jouantiese]

No he doesn't - the House and Senate are both overwhelmingly behind Israel. That won't change.

[@Thetruth11033]

The US has vetoed a ceasefire twice and continues giving Israel billions. The US is the reason this war is still going on

[@zeenat1196]

shortly the senate will be voting to send more aid to Israel So much for their devastation of the deaths of the Palestinians in Rafah!!

[@MRantzWI]

I'd like to ask him. You already have an $18 Billion Dollar Magic Wand - just this year alone. How much of a bigger Magic Wand are you looking for??

[@theorncampbell4432]

They are literally dropping 5,000lb bombs on tent cities, What the actual hell is wrong with those ghouls?

[@r-Justice1421]

Good job journalists! Shame on you spokesman!

[@raynolings217]

I cannot believe that Miller, Kirby, Blinken and Biden are in Government. Who elected these guys.

[@berosmith9041]

It makes no difference who is in power in the US! It is a danger to the world!

[@debk3901]

All US parties are owned by American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of OWNED. Same with most European countries !

[@cvakfree]

AIPAC

[@monicabeaston4996]

​@cvakfree now that's funny.

[@KennethWilburn-cu7pm]

Isreal lobby...APAIC

[@stefpix]

Blinken is Netanyahu's butler. And Miller is Blinken's butler.

[@gbrsjones11]

Thats very lady like, I say they are ass wipes.

[@shakrabani1098]

Useless

[@vincentkerrigan6775]

Such total bullshit

[@user-xm4ep1rl1j]

"...What leverage?..." Answer the damn question!

[@enibitri3822]

What can he say? “President Biden is starting to call Netanyahu names”

[@xenophonicus]

Could they find a guy more villainous looking to speak for the regime? He's straight out of a Bond movie

[@WW3_Soon]

Miller looks like Count Dracula.

[@nalenilambourdiere9620]

This guy's head is always tilted forward, as to hide his real motives, as narcissists do

[@eelmohamed]

Most likely because of the amount of lies in his head. They add up and tilt the head.😊

[@mariamraza659]

The question is what kind of wand does Netanyahu have to make you all dance at his feet with billions of dollars and with this unwavering support despite what we (humans) are witnessing

[@carlywright5127]

Control.

[@unom8]

AIPAC is for sure playing a role

[@mikeharper3459]

AIPAC, general ignorance and racism basically…

[@user-lp2mr7kc3u]

Follow the money trail. Money is the root of all evil. THIS NEEDS EXPOSING.

[@mariapadilla7501]

A Dutch court has ordered the Netherlands to halt the delivery of parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The order followed an appeal by human rights organisations against a lower court decision rejecting their argument that supplying the parts contributed to alleged violations of international law by Israel.

[@robr3512]

maybe the Dutch can take all the refugees...

[@stefpix]

Let's hope that those parts are not delivered to a different country that would act as a middleman.

[@AlexDrastico380]

The fascist Dutch government has just said they are going to appeal the decision.

[@Jouantiese]

Excellent. I think they'll win.@@AlexDrastico380

[@Jouantiese]

Meaningless Islamist/Marxist lawfare - ISRAEL long ago made plans B,C and D..

[@phanna7492]

The United States should be embarrassed that its citizens call for an entirely different diplomatic humane approach and the administration does whatever it feels like irrespective of what the people say. Except for those representative which vote to their political donations.

[@monicabeaston4996]

We are embarrassed and frustrated.

[@emreyuksel7466]

“We bring democracy!” And invade other lands then they wonder why many countries hate USA, wow! 😮

[@jumanjenga7682]

Free Palestine.thats All.

[@EM.1.]

Free your mother from having you as a child.

[@robr3512]

why not say free the hostages....

[@ringo8410]

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

[@robr3512]

why not free the hostages and demand the muslim countries to take he refugees ....Gaza could be beautiful, but rather they rely on the world to ultimately build homemade weapons

[@oliviakahlo1]

@@robr3512Free Palestine and hostages will be free, there will never be hostages again.

[@sensemusicofficial]

The point the journalist is making.. is that you are LITERALLY NOT using the "tools" IE SANCTIONS and ARMS EMBARGO .. you are doing THE EXACT OPPOSITE .. of what would normally be EXPECTED..

[@BradloRaul]

Thank you!

[@rezrunnercl]

Yes, well said! 💯

[@norway178]

He works for Israel. I wonder if he is another dual citizen?

[@vivavasquez]

Nuremberg tribunals for John Kirby and Blinken and Biden

[@carlywright5127]

There is such huge similarities with the Nuremberg war trials. They are even in escapism mode.

[@norway178]

How about Satanyahu?

[@urbugnmetoday3183]

This ‘guy’ always seems like he’s being abnoxiously coy about his bs…

[@glackmore]

You do have a magic wand that starts proxy wars on your behalf Pinocchio

[@user-ju8pt9mb5r]

BS

[@user-ur3sm5fw3y]

You do have a magic wand ,cut the weapons and money.idjit.

[@flatujalok]

Wow this is just unbelievable. They do have a magic wand. It’s called stop sending the money.

[@rafa374]

Question: when will the US implement the two state solution and become the Second State of Israel?

[@EM.1.]

In 2005 Israel gave Gaza to the Pals and looked at what they did with all that money, they created a shit hole all to hit Israel with rockets. Israel cant stand the BUll SHIT. They don't want to deal with Palestine's own problems.

[@danrao3707]

More proof “the adults are back in charge”. 🙄

[@battlechaser8197]

What exactly is the point of these press briefings, all you get is some snake oil salesman spouting gibberish while never directly responding to actual questions.

[@binder666]

When dealing with countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Syria the United States seems to pull out its big magic wand quite readily.

[@roystonmason9125]

TRILLIONS SPENT on murdering MILLIONS of MUSLIMS only need apply for the JUICE

[@elleherzog]

He looks like he's always on the brink of breaking out in total laughter. A clown, amused by his own dance of verbal avoidance.

[@beautylover123]

The levers are “ we expressed our concerns, didn’t have much results , but we will continue to do that!!!” - Very genuine application of the levers!

[@JoeBeThere]

‘We won’t use the leverage we gave, and will let this carnage go on and on.’ What a tool.

[@Kill-Dalil]

The smirk on he's face shows it all !

[@lunarsilk3008]

That's the best Freudian slip ever - -.... happy that we have been able to get humanitarian assistance into Israel.... (oh no).... Gaza

[@mohamedismail2485]

How about refrain from using that magic wand called Veto?

[@cromana5574]

How many deaths were the result of that Veto?

[@tomhuynh7484]

His Dracula face speaks for itself.

[@droneographytv8848]

Happy to give Humanitarian assistance to the same people who need it because of your bombs... 🤦‍♂️

[@roystonmason9125]

ironical

[@norway178]

200 of those bombs are 2000 lbs. They even dropped them on refugee camps. The victims, mostly babies and children were found in pieces. Evil beyond words.

[@pa9121]

The last ten seconds of this video is pure evil.

[@Misiu223]

Is it his first job? Why is he so useless?

[@mohamedismail2485]

Is it just me or is his nose getting longer and longer every time he opens his filthy mouth?

[@stefpix]

Pinocchio. So many impersonators these days.

[@mikesuniverse1789]

I think it's that as we recognize his lies we look for the nose ..and notice that it is long

[@Jouantiese]

It's just you - like any other Islamist, enraged by his manifest impotence.

[@user-lp2mr7kc3u]

That's because the lies keep getting bigger and bigger.

[@bigdaz7272]

US- *wagging of Finger at Netanyahu Netanyahu *zero* F's given at all.

[@Inst19ct]

He couldn't name one lever imposed.😮 that was a blatant lie. Shout out to the journalist that caught it, he's been consistently on thier asses!

[@atchanasanasee1429]

I wonder how this guy sleeps in the night with all the "GARBAGE " he talks about In these press conference. Maybe he thinks he is the most knowledgeable among all those people

[@pintobeans994]

Take them all to court

[@Gerwin6565]

Great questions!!!! Keep asking them please

[@Fefe-nz3uu]

Bravo to the journalist. 👏

[@veronicabingham6018]

That smirk on his face says it all

[@nazimkhan2066]

What is the downside of stopping a genocide by stopping military aid and stopping diplomatic cover?

[@berlynify]

.. keep pushing back "journos" - hold this administration to account ..G:)d bless all journalists, particularly the reputable ones with integrity

[@user-wn8yy3bj3g]

Are we in Israel or US? Is Israel US?

[@EM.1.]

Israel doesn't want to deal with the Palestinians anymore. Those people are Jordanians by blood let Jordan take them back.

[@carlywright5127]

Basically Via non federal reserve bank, wef and klan of wallstreet YES

[@roystonmason9125]

the were there b4 the 1948 heathens arrived CANAANITE BLOOD get out@@EM.1.

[@countsmyth]

How does that excuse for a human sleep at night?

[@omarjassar4650]

Eventually he will not be questioned by reporters , but he will be questioned by a much higher power

[@duanchamp1988]

When he says humanitary aid..does he mean food trucks and also bombs for Israel that came in a ship? Supporting both sides sound familiar...

[@fasilvp5]

Wow American intervention for humanitarian aid for Gaza. While no intervention in the Military aid to israel. Wierd, providing Military aid to one side causing the need for humanitarian aid on the other, which America proudly declare they intervened.

[@Lordcamilli]

“People thinK USA has a magic wand” don’t know about you, but $14,000,000,000 sound like a magic wand to me

[@stefanantolin5501]

True, the US also has a Bigly magic stick of 2 aircraft carriers and a flotilla of other missile carrying warships parked nearby there if their $14B honeypot doesn't work. They just have to find one spine and a set of balls to use that magic stick to stop the IDF Butchery in Gaza.

[@garrythomaz743]

The USI.... United States Of Israel

[@tameral-taher8205]

Nothing is working. People across the world protesting is not working. The likes and shares on social media is not working. I don’t like living in this ugly world anymore.

[@justadam1917]

It is certainly collective punishment and America is supplying both arms and money for it's conduct

[@Djinnaat]

We do have a magic wand. They're called a checkbook and a veto.

[@bigdaz7272]

I am surprised that the Whitehouse hasn't offered Matt Lee a job just so he stops asking them proper questions LOL

[@hm8489]

Get rid of AIPAC

[@K1110.]

Seriously Creepy Dude.

[@robertmarquez343]

This guy is the greatest speaker. Probably ever in these kind of formats.

[@samkuzel]

I can not imagine Miller thinking he comes off well here (or ever). In what universe does is this guy in the right?

[@tileux]

They are completely divorced from reality. He thinks he’s hitting home runs.

[@chriskratz7497]

he needs to be in jail

[@abdulrehmanali6778]

Hypocrites...

[@miguelfernandez1342]

He can't even keep a straight face anymore

[@stephenlouwbiokineticist4127]

Start by asking for the hostages to be released.

[@christopherh5672]

Embarrassing

[@rachelcoloff6644]

What humanitarian aid? Civilian casualties down? WHAT PLANET are you living in? Matt Miller, I used to respect you.

[@unom8]

Get AIPAC *back* on the foreign agent list.

[@That_Freedom_Guy]

Then they go to their safe European home and dote over their family so full of health and life. I have a feeling that this is that time when laughter happens just before the most terrible news.

[@Meketoa1]

His Nose never use to be that Big. What's happening? Seems like each time he speaks it gets bigger😂

[@jacquejones96793]

The incompetence is deafening

[@aadiltubehdlol4184]

He finally said a truth. He is happy that aid got into Israel. Billions of dollars as aid

[@pattyandbustershow1031]

US intervention?? I I I I could speak better than that should stick that "magic wand" where the sun don't shine

[@mdmustofa544]

No shame at all. ..

[@Freed44om]

Diplomat leverage , what a frkn joke !

[@mochir2516]

The Stuart Seldowitz doctrine has always ruled the DOS. There is just no doubt about that.

[@gabrielacontreras2640]

CRIMINALS.

[@davidsaunders2906]

I bet he's thinking why did i take this eff.. g job! He looks so uncomfortable.

[@ntokozo5668]

People are dying in numbers, and this gentleman is busy playing with words. Its sickening...

[@mikediaz7558]

When the United States used to say something it mattered and you’re letting Netanyahu toss it away

[@carlywright5127]

If it looks like a weasel, talks like a weasel, acts like a weasel, it is a weasel.

[@Siforce71]

It’s only heated as the spokesman is being defensive knowing full well he’s in the wrong.

[@ticolindo2010]

So those two hostages the Israeli army claimed they freed during their attack on Rafah yesterday? According to Haaretz, they were released on FEB 2. Either Haaretz is wrong or the Israeli army is lying, and I know which one I’m betting on.

[@alafpolo862]

The downside is not getting the money for the campaign.

[@maxmeal]

Does this man even have kids to feel some pity for innocent kids....

[@ammadkhan7228]

Isn't he the guy hiding in the toilet that the T-rex ate in Jurassic park?

[@MeozJonathan]

Why does the State Department keep fronting the media with what's obviously an ancient vampire?!

[@sandiegobailey]

I actually screen shotted him because he looked exactly like an old timey movie villain or vampire.

[@Jake60k]

that was super heated...

[@bobbygabriel9574]

Civilian casualties down? What planet is he living on?

[@omarhijazin7209]

Why the fk is he smiling?