Posted 10/24/2023, 11:18:24 AM
Biden Leaves Speech for Situation Room Briefing Amid Hostage Release and Middle East Tensions
- Biden abruptly left a speech to go to the Situation Room, sparking theories on social media about why
- White House said he went for a briefing on Israel/Gaza, shortly before hostages were released
- Some speculated it was due to alleged attacks on US bases in Syria/Iraq by Iranian-backed militants
- Others linked it to rumors Putin had a heart attack, though that preceded Biden's Situation Room visit
- Two hostages were released by Hamas for humanitarian reasons amid ongoing clashes with Israel