Tag: Kirby

White House Condemns China for Micron Ban But Will Keep Communications Open

The White House has condemned the Chinese regime for its ban on purchases of memory chips from the American company Micron on May 24, saying it’s retaliation over the recent G7 statement. However, the White House expressed that Beijing’s sanction won’t affect Washington’s efforts to improve communication with China. White House national security spokesperson John…


Biden Administration Downplays Effect of Surprise OPEC+ Production Cuts

The Biden administration downplayed the effect of the surprise decision by OPEC+ to continue production cuts, insisting that the situation is different than last year. This response contrasts the administration’s stance in October of last year when President Joe Biden threatened consequences for Saudi Arabia after the OPEC+ cut. The administration’s current response was outlined…


White House Dismisses China’s Threat of ‘Catastrophic Conflict’

The White House is responding to threats from a senior Chinese communist official who demanded the U.S. stop considering China a geopolitical threat or face consequences. The Biden administration does not seek conflict with China’s communist regime, according to National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby. “We seek a strategic competition with China,”…


Kirby Reacts to Ukraine News, Helicopter Crash

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Wednesday that the issue of air defense of Ukraine will be discussed when U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits the Ukraine Contact Group later this week. “I’m not aware of any assessment of a specific number of of Patriot batteries that are required…


Explosion Erupts Outside Kabul Airport

An explosion erupted Thursday near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. The explosion happened near a gate to the airport, according to reports. “We can confirm an explosion outside Kabul airport. Casualties are unclear at this time. We will provide additional details when we can,” U.S. Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby said in a…


Explosions Rock Kabul, Causing Multiple Casualties

At least two explosions took place near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, complicating efforts to evacuate Americans, Afghans, and others trying to leave the country before the U.S. pulls out its troops. A bomb went off at the Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport, U.S. Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby said. At…