Republican senators have criticized President Biden for what they perceive as a stronger focus on pressuring U.S. ally Israel than on condemning anti-Israel and antisemitic riots stemming from protests on college campuses.
During a press conference, Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas stated that Biden's recent actions have placed more pressure on Israel than on Hamas or pro-Hamas groups on American campuses. Cotton attributed this to what he described as 'antisemitic elements' within the Democratic Party that have been allowed to grow during Biden's tenure.