White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clashed with Fox News reporter Peter Doocy over Hurricane Helene aid and Lebanon funding.

In a contentious press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clashed with Fox News reporter Peter Doocy over the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene and its decision to allocate $157 million in aid to Lebanon. Jean-Pierre accused Doocy of spreading misinformation and abruptly ended the briefing after defending the administration's funding efforts, which include $200 million already sent for disaster relief. The exchange underscores tensions over resource allocation between domestic and foreign aid.

October 07, 2024
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