WATCH: State Dept Briefing Grinds To A Halt After Reporter And Spokesperson Get Into Heated Exchange

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller was interrupted by a reporter after he answered a question on the Israel-Hamas war.
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[@mirzabaig6713]

This guy sickens me every time I see his face and hear him speak. Pure evil.

[@WillPower46]

Agent Smith.

[@anonglakmoonwicha2726]

You could say that about everyone in government.

[@mariahewitt9787]

He's Soulless!!!

[@Africanchild825]

It's not him.The American govt has been this way for ever. Black people, Native Americans, Vietnamese etc will confirm that. America is not a force for good.

[@jackspring7709]

I'm not joking - he reminds me of Bela Lugosi's Dracula character.

[@sonnylambert4893]

Smug sadistic vampire walks up to a podium and speaks…

[@douglasjay9561]

Looks 1000% like a vampire.

[@jamieooh]

He is count cockula 😂😂😂

[@jamesdoe3713]

@@jamieooh 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackspring7709]

The vampire comment made me chuckle, as that guy has always reminded me of Bela Lugosi, the famous Dracula actor from the 1930s.

[@spring984]

Hell awaits

[@1940limited]

Democrats in chaos. Seems to be the norm these days.

[@COYSsince61]

When your whole administration and policies are based on lies it is very difficult to keep everything straight !

[@TurnerRentz]

Disagree

[@rlhicks1]

Agreed

[@billydelacey]

Blindly choosing sides is something you have in common with your liberal enemies.

[@rlhicks1]

@@billydelacey 😆

[@deanc4390]

When are they going to stop lying to us

[@marjoriejohnson3147]

never~

[@deanc4390]

@@marjoriejohnson3147 sad but true

[@martinquinn2832]

Never

[@aleks_jones]

when they have complete control, and don't need to hide in the shadows.

[@raycope2086]

When Adam Schiff is proven to be male.

[@noneyabizz8337]

The WH messaging has contributed, certainly.

[@annamcmahon2394]

Matt Miller you are starting to look like a portrait of Dorian Gray. Any idea why?

[@aCleverFoe]

Palestinian position: they invaded us, anything is justified. Israeli position: They can no longer be trusted to coexist peacefully without being de-militarized, un-captured by ideology, and blockaded for a decade. US position: Don't start war with Iran. Iranian position: keep bleeding the US in one conflict after another until they collapse or retreat into isolationism. Matthew Miller's position: Don't kill the messenger ...

[@whitehaze259]

What a Weasel

[@thumperjdm]

@0:55 What is his left hand doing behind the podium? Is he frantically pushing the "Help, get me out of here!" red button?!

[@chocolatebomb51]

That would be him doing his best Jeffrey Toobin impression. 👋🏻

[@macharrington7733]

​@chocolatebomb51 I knew somewhere would go there and I am not disappointed😅

[@kerryharrison3806]

@@chocolatebomb51🤢

[@JohnDretired]

Rubbing one out?

[@fredjasper7378]

How dare you ask insightful questions to the supposed answer maker

[@SirMegaManNeoX]

Remember, they WILL ignore the "Laws" that they will pass. You should ignore them too.

[@TruhliAhmo]

November 2024 can't come fast enough....

[@toom8rs15]

January 2025 is when things may change

[@TruhliAhmo]

@@toom8rs15 you are right... I meant Nov bc of ..election and my vote ;)

[@toom8rs15]

@@TruhliAhmo I know If it doesn’t go right in November it’s all a moot point January will be the REAL test They just tried to rearrange the ticket and they MISSED November can’t come fast enough January is a dark cloud on the horizon These people have overextended themselves and they’re going for broke Many a slip Twix the cup and the lip Keep the faith You’re not alone ❤️

[@teresadeacon7667]

@@TruhliAhmo It won't change anything. The US needs to shut it's mouth on the world stage and sort it's own problems out. Followed by apologising to many countries it has bullied over the decades.

[@OddWoz]

You’re naive to think it won’t be much worse.

[@macharrington7733]

This guy looks scared..

[@tnuggyz]

Gee I wonder why

[@US-must-ask-ISRA3Ls-permission]

The chosen ones gave him a warning

[@ParDiss-e4i]

He doesn't look smart at all like the other congresspeople. I think he's dragging the democratic party down.

[@darrenhopkins6829]

Warmongers

[@montegallant1719]

They will justify anything to support their narrative .

[@ParDiss-e4i]

He looks like a statue. Why his head is not moving 😂

[@BonnieG101]

@@ParDiss-e4i If he moves his head he will loose balance and fall down.

[@ParDiss-e4i]

@@BonnieG101 😅

[@BonnieG101]

@@ParDiss-e4i Or, maybe he is AI bot and his head is super glued on.

[@ParDiss-e4i]

@@BonnieG101 😂

[@maxfelon]

I’ll admit it, I’m confused.

[@ValleyDragon]

I guess some people are mad at the guy who asked the question somewhat disingenously. Others are mad at Matt Miller. Is he saying just negotiating with Hamas justifies political violence? Or is retaliating against terrorism political violence?

[@maxfelon]

@@ValleyDragon that makes more sense. Thanks.

[@bilson7523]

Glad to know someone else is, because this guy's entire statement felt like he was desperately trying to make a 5 second answer ("Nothing has changed since May 31st") a 1 minute answer. It's the public speaking equivalent of "Your essay needs to be 2000 words"

[@juanvaladez5703]

This guy might be a real life vampire. 🧛

[@TOm-g9x8f]

We are committed to the orders we received, the president is committed to the order he gave, and the staff is committed to negotiate the commitment of the policy given. WTF does that mean?

[@BonnieG101]

Balderdash!

[@minigirl6839]

He learned that from Kamala.

[@muztbnutz2914]

Communism

[@stevej7139]

We need to be unburdened by what has been and what will be...

[@stevej7139]

hope that clears it up :P

[@tedcollins4684]

Fjb

[@ApriliaRacer14]

🎯

[@DemonHunterX1]

Boom!

[@mikehouser6940]

This Matt character is a piece of work! A true slime ball!

[@Crumbsoftotailtariansim]

Insecurity oozes out of that dude.

[@kevin6293]

I’m totally confused. How did he justify political vio lints (sic)?

[@OddWoz]

He has been for 9mos

[@kevin6293]

@@OddWoz why tf are you commenting?

[@OddWoz]

@@kevin6293 why tf are you?

[@kevin6293]

@@OddWoz I asked a question

[@OddWoz]

@@kevin6293 I did too.

[@islandknight6105]

Not to worry - This guy will certainly be out of a job come January 2025 !!

[@JUNGLESTRIKEOFDOOM]

That dudes just trying to get a talking point out. He was prepared to say that no matter what.

[@lloydchristmas1086]

Id be so embarrassed to go out and represent Joe Biden at this point. Everyone knows Joe isnt running anything.

[@sayjustwordstome]

Why should the US care about Palestinians?

[@jerryyoung807]

Is that guy another gay DEI hire?

[@OddWoz]

Is that another bigot that can’t articulate his own hatred so he resorts to slurs because he can’t muster anything else?

[@larryanderson8437]

I don't think that the loud guy was on the list. YOU can't ask a question if you are not on the list.

[@danielcavazos-il7vs]

There’s no reason to even listen to him. All lies so what’s the point

[@BonnieG101]

@@danielcavazos-il7vs I quit listening to him a while back but check in every month to see if anything has changed. He's still the mafia's cover man. He's there to lie and instill doubt in the weak minded.

[@spring984]

This guy ALWAYS looks scared out of his mind. Such corruption and incompetence.

[@hamesh3474]

remember in the beginning biden promised openness in his administration ....🤔

[@EdHazardd]

Why is the video now muted?

[@dave11411]

Obamas toilet!

[@aklem001]

Could someone explain? I had trouble understanding.

[@Robert-ss1op]

Somewhat confused about that one myself! But the reporter referenced to the contrast between something said in a previous Q and A he was present for! Perhaps if the video also included that we would comprehend this one a little more!

[@princesmooth8302]

​@@Robert-ss1opForbes cutting out needed context to paint the U.S government in a good light? I'm shocked!

[@Liam-lg7em]

The spox earlier said that the administration opposes political violence (talking about Trump assassination attempt). Later he went on to say innocent Gazans dying creates incentive for Gazans to stop fighting (essentially surrender). Independent reporter Sam Husseini pointed out that the spox was effectively justifying political violence (give in or innocents would keep dying)

[@kennethpoling4671]

I couldn't tell what was happening because like 3 or 4 people were talking at once. Someone who could understand please explain to me how dude man supported political violence please.

[@cognitivegyre5770]

Say one thing, do the other...

[@umpire29]

Yes he did, now on to a softball question asking reporter.

[@ianrobinson9565]

It is like leaving the fox to guard the chickens.

[@garymuhlenforth7251]

They don't ask they just send it

[@jeremybilbee9451]

I guess I haven't been paying attention...who the fu** is Matt Miller??

[@lilliankeane5731]

Yes he does justify them all the time by his every utterance.

[@terryvlunsford1610]

This guy who defends U.S. foreign policy makes Libs sick...LOL !

[@jgcelliott1]

When did we start talking about political violence? .

[@euclideszoto997]

We are totally committed to what we stated on May 31st. Really?

[@jgcelliott1]

@@euclideszoto997 Care to refresh my memory? That was a month and a half ago and a lot of people have said a lot of things. .

[@euclideszoto997]

@@jgcelliott1 I picked one day. Refresh your memory? Almost every day they called Trump derogatory names, insults etc. FOR YEARS!!! Just insult my comment and call me an insulting name and live in your fantasy world.

[@jgcelliott1]

@@euclideszoto997… You completely misunderstand. I don’t see the connection between what he said and “justifying political violence”. Far as I can tell, the accusation makes no sense. Care to help me out? .

[@darrennew8211]

@@jgcelliott1 I'm with you. First person asks "Is Isreal serious about doing what they promised?" and he answers "Yes, here's all the ways they reassured us they're serious about what they promised."

[@francoisgareau5692]

The sound is not good on this excerpt.

[@Samaa-os7hx]

Dracula is working hard not to smirk

[@chipurBillWhite]

These lefties just seem to always be so stiff and unpleasant. Damn.

[@ParDiss-e4i]

Who are you calling leftie? He hates science and healthcare. He should go back to the Boris party in Britain.

[@Stacie45]

Son of Dracula

[@ParDiss-e4i]

He is against medications and vaccines and I think mascara doesn't suit him.

[@Palestinethegreat]

This guy has to have the longest face in history

[@fakhrulislammasum2359]

I am from Bangladesh.I am a student...please save Bangladeshi students.we are not safe in this country.already 100 students were killed by Bangladesh police.we need international media support.please save Bangladeshi students.....

[@daviddoss1104]

Useless.

[@LonLon-zu6qo]

This man needs to meet Michael Myers asap.. See how he fares when a big psychotic knifeman is coming at him..

[@CrabFiles]

This guy reminds me of Pee Wee Herman :P Paul Rueben's Heeeelllooo Everyone :P

[@shanealexander9952]

STEREO Life's the same, I'm moving in stereo Life's the same except for my shoes

[@Disciple_Of_Lerxst]

The soundtrack to one of the greatest scenes in cinema history

[@shanealexander9952]

@@Disciple_Of_Lerxst True that! But what I was getting at is that the world moved to stereo, even a mono mic can be run on to channels. It's cheep and easy to do.

[@Frank.and.Beanzz]

Confused anyone. 🤔🤔🤔

[@RobertoSiffredi-xy1nc]

I didn't see or hear any drama.

[@philpugliese7049]

Reporters make statements and argue? Free and public press in America? Baaa ha ha ha

[@darrenhenderson7076]

Shame on you sir these demoncrats dont care what happens as long as they win

[@DeanNobles]

Trump 2024

[@fahmad7194]

Shame on his white lies

[@oldnumber5866]

Slicked back hair sort of reminds me of Gavin Newsom. Slime ball politician who gives used car salesmen a bad name.

[@devenbrown761]

Never knew Transylvanians were Semitic.

[@charlenedenino545]

Yeah yeah KZbin, Squash my comment. Freedom of speech control

[@samseven5260]

More DEI.

[@rlindsay23]

No volume…

[@patmck1636]

the journalist is complicate

[@DanaDay-i8d]

liberal media is always complicit with the democrat party

[@iceman9678]

What is political violence?

[@kenporter614]

There are people that come to these press briefings that want to ask questions, this is unacceptable, next.

[@planck10-43]

Oh I thought he said political violins

[@godfahja1]

OK, Rosanna, Rosanna Danna 😂

[@aCleverFoe]

Palestinian position: they invaded us, anything is justified. Israeli position: They can no longer be trusted to coexist peacefully without being de-militarized, un-captured by ideology, and blockaded for a decade. US position: Don't start war with Iran. Iranian position: keep bleeding the US in one conflict after another until they collapse or retreat into isolationism. Matthew Miller's position: Don't kill the messenger ...

[@grapetonenatches186]

"reporter"

[@ocpofficialrep7026]

Put him in jail

[@MrCryptoChris]

Dude's a master @ double speak.

[@DonaldWinterbower]

His career is coming to an abrupt halt

[@anthonydibella5553]

What does American end in, I can, what does Republican end in, I can, what does Democrat end in, rat gnawing away at the Constitution of the United States of America

[@yoloswaggins1579]

What is this guy on about? He reminds me of a pink haired genderqueer college student. "Omg did you just justify political violence reee"

[@wholeinthesoul7925]

Josef Goebbels citing propriety

[@ciddoctor6993]

That was a loaded question and out of order for decorum. He at least know Roberts Rules of Order. Some people just don't read anything on structured discussion and are too ignorant to spot real corruption.

[@RollsCanardly-fv9ks]

Pillowbiter 100%

[@TheClairegrant]

Leave Isreal alone.

[@mikealext]

I agree, we should stop giving them billions of our tax dollars.

[@El_YoYo20]

You leave the middle east alone

[@secondchance6603]

@@El_YoYo20 And keep the middle east out of the west.

[@El_YoYo20]

@@secondchance6603 that's totally fine with us, but not before you take your colonists back

[@ApriliaRacer14]

@@mikealext🎯

[@FJBFBO-v1c]

Pee wee Herman, listen to reason.

[@carlo6230]

STATE DEPT SNAKE.....HE WAS IN CHARGE DURING THE AFGHAN WITHDRWAL....STATE DEPT AND DULLIVAN ALL THE WAY...RESPONSBLE..

[@buzzaurde42]

JACKWAD....

[@tf2529]

President Carter in office the world was on fire. President Clinton in office once again the world was on fire. President Obama in office once again the world was on fire. Biden in office, the world is on fire. Anyone see a pattern here?

[@drewishgaminginc.3942]

Yea all of them came into office after the republican before them left the burners on

[@007ullrich]

Vacula

[@Nilda-j1k]

They talk bull and lie all day

[@StevefromPR]

Is there a second government in Israel separate from Netenyahu that "put forward" a ceasefire deal? Because clearly the current government of Israel is not interested at all in a ceasefire and to keep claiming otherwise is an insult to our intelligence.

[@John-bravooo]

Israel was invaded. They dont support a surrender to terrorists. I dont see Ukraine doing a cease fire. US never had a cease fire with Al Qaeda. Care to explain? You forgot Israel was INVADED

[@diIbert]

🧛🏻‍♂️

[@Zzz-fl2gr]

People should also get arrested one year in jail when burning quran.

[@AmountStax]

Michelle Obama is the only name. That makes sense. That's where it's going.

[@wburdick61]

INCOMPETENCE @ it's finest. 🤡 Show at each turn.

[@AnnaPoci-l1d]

So Israel are angels by U.S. standards 0:29

[@KerryMark-q3y]

Rude Reporter should be banned from ALL further briefings. Who raised this guy? TRUMP? Speaking over everyone!

[@dustyhedger380]

What r u smoking ? First year in the planet ?

[@saxon6]

Kinda his job to ask questions. The only polite reporters allowed to ask questions are pushing the narrative. Reporters get frustrated because only certain ones are called on.

[@KerryMark-q3y]

@@saxon6 Agree but Society has made it allowable to be rude, obnoxious & down right disrespectful in general. Hoping that might change.

[@troypalmer4378]

Why is anyone even bothering to go to these briefings anymore? The same pathetic "urging" and "concern" answers for 10 months. Just boycott, don't show up. If you know the response to every question WHAT'S THE FUCKING POINT ANYMORE. When israel speaks at the UN delegates walk out, it doesn't change anything but at least sends a message

[@NobHonFor]

So democratic 😂