Biden’s foreign visits could be canceled
John Kirby, Coordinator of Strategic Communications for the White House National Security Council, answered questions from reporters at the daily press briefing.
Noting that Biden will be leaving to attend the G7 Leaders Summit in Hiroshima, Japan tomorrow, Kirby said his visits to Papua New Guinea and Australia after Japan were “reassessed” due to an inability to agree on the ” debt”. limit” with Republicans in Congress. broadcast.
“INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION EFFECTS”
Emphasizing the importance that Biden places on the issue of the debt limit, Kirby noted that the country’s default could also affect the international reputation of the United States.
Saying that countries like Russia and China would be pleased if the US defaulted, Kirby said those countries could argue that “the US is not a stable and reliable partner.”
Kirby, on the other hand, argued that the main reason for the issue to come to this is Congress.
Noting that concrete action against Russia will be taken at the G7 Leaders’ Summit, Kirby said issues such as clean energy, support for developing countries, competition with China and common global problems will be discussed on the sidelines of the summit. .
Kirby reported that Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and will also visit a memorial to pay tribute to the lives of the innocent who lost their lives in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
ATTACK ON US CONVOY VEHICLE IN NIGERIA
Confirming the news that there was an attack on a US convoy in Nigeria, Kirby announced that there was no US citizen in the vehicle. On the other hand, Kirby said that they are aware that there may be some casualties, including death, in the incident and did not share any other information, stating that the incident happened very recently.
When asked about the US Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) call for soldiers, intelligence officers, and those with knowledge of the Russian administration and economy in Russia to contact the agency and spy on it, Kirby replied that this is not unusual.
DEBT LIMIT DIFFERENCE
In the US, the federal government has reached the $31.4 trillion debt limit that could lead to default.
The debt limit, or debt ceiling, means “the upper limit of the amount of money the US government can borrow to pay its debts.”
Republicans, who have a majority in the House of Representatives, favor major spending cuts in the debt limit negotiations. Democrats insist on raising the debt limit and reject Republican proposals to cut certain spending.
US President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders today to discuss the debt limit issue. (AA)