Once an admiral in the US navy, John Kirby used his military background to launch a battle over language. As the navy’s chief information officer, Kirby urged his team to avoid jargon and embrace English. Kirby also challenged the narrative concerning Israeli’s actions in Gaza, calling claims of genocide by critics inappropriate. However, his comments have sparked controversy within the Biden administration and received criticism from left-leaning Democrats. As a result, Kirby’s views have drawn the question of whether he’s a political liability for President Biden’s upcoming re-election bid. Despite these critiques, Kirby’s history in politics shows he’s handled criticism as he has been in the public eye since his involvement in the Pentagon back in 2014. Although there are no exact numbers on how much influence Kirby actually holds, some suspect that he may yield a significant level of power behind the scenes.
John Kirby at the White House: Addressing the Issue of Genocide
