Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna voiced support for the Biden Administration's decision not to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Khanna emphasized the importance of building international coalitions on such critical issues, noting that previous U.S. vetoes had hindered efforts to rally global support.
Khanna highlighted the significance of standing united with allies and addressing the philosophical contrast between unilateralism, advocated by figures like former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Biden's approach of prioritizing alliances to tackle challenges posed by leaders like Putin and Xi Jinping.
Former Secretary of State Pompeo criticized the Biden Administration's abstention, arguing that it would embolden adversaries like Hamas, Iran, Russia, and China while alienating allies. However, Khanna expressed optimism that public support for Biden's foreign policy would improve once the conflict in Gaza concludes, stressing the desire for both Israeli security and the preservation of Palestinian lives.
Khanna pointed to the potential for Biden's leadership to enhance his approval ratings, drawing parallels with his economic policies' positive reception and noting a narrowing gap in swing state polls.
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