Exclusive: Palestinian American official quits Biden administration over Gaza strategy

A Biden administration official, who is a first generation Palestinian American, has just resigned in protest over the Gaza strategy of the Biden-Harris administration. Tariq Habash, now a former Department of Education special assistant, joins Joy Reid for his first interview since resigning late on Wednesday.


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[humanonetoo]

A young man putting human beings first. Respect.

[hotgenius]

What many people would do to be in his position, to have his job. Yet he decided to leave and appear on national television calling for peace . Nothing but respect to this guy.

[Irish.liquorice]

Good for him. It’s nice to know some people still have a moral compass.

[AmericanAntiCorruptionAct]

IMAGINE HOW STRONG OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE IF PRESIDENTS SPENT THEIR DAYS WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED THEM INSTEAD OF THE PEOPLE WHO BUY THEM.

[NIASUN]

I'm concerned that we treat the Israeli govt. as if they are beyond reproach. No one should be exempt from correction or criticism.

[sisterfaith]

Good on you MSNBC for your honest report on this issue.

[aerialman]

This is what true integrity looks like. It is a shame that integrity and politics are never linked. The people who deserve to be in power never seek it. I wish nothing but the best for you Tareq, I hope the government know what they have lost. Hopefully this encourages others to follow!

[joyfullone]

I totally agree with this gentleman. I am ashamed as an American that we are sending armaments to Israel to help them commit this Genocide! Biden needs to stop this nightmare!

[rmzidann]

I have respect for people who follow their heart and don’t just go along to get along and survive. He has principles and is brave!

[smilingsue]

Joy, much respect to you for giving Palestinians a voice amidst this genocide. People like you are truly making a difference in helping to bring out the truth about what's happening as many people early on were trying to sweep this under the rug

[nessunodorme]

Bravo to this man and to you, Joy. We need everybody to stand up for Palestine!

[clayoreilly]

Thank you for having the courage to take a stand on this issue, young man. We need more citizens like you in this country.

[mssuziquzi]

Huge respect for this man of principle. Shame on Biden and America for being the only country in the UN to vote against a ceasefire in Gaza, and to actually veto it. The genocide needs to stop now!

[ulckcmn]

You have my full admiration. We need more people like you to rectify our foreign policy and save our country.

[clearlychrissy]

This is long overdue. The segment was far too short. We the people need the truth no matter how painful it may be to hear or digest. Do more please. Free Palestine 🙏❤️💯

[ruthsingleton]

Good for you Joy, you’re the only one on MSNBC, that doesn’t posture, you aren’t afraid, or worry about their name, thank you

[yane]

It takes courage to do what he did, he speaks to what most of us feel right now. Our administration has truly let us down on this issue.

[ItsDeffoScott]

Wow, a man of principle in politics! A shame. We need more people like this, not less.

[portaloflight]

My family to yours— We support your people, I find the Palestinian peoples to be the most kind, the most sweet peoples of this world. It is very hard for many of us in United States to stomach this massacre. Gaza have no where to go, the trauma must be so high.

Blessed you all are. You will overcome.

[maryracine]

Thank you for speaking out! I hope more platforms are given to you!