WASHINGTON — President Biden said he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he needed a “come to Jesus” talk about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Biden, 81, made the awkward comment about the Jewish state’s head of government while asking Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) to keep that information confidential as the president mingled with lawmakers after the State of the Union address.
“I told him, ‘Bibi’ — and don’t repeat this, but ‘You and I are going to have a come to Jesus—’,” Biden began as an aide rushed over to stop him from saying more, exclaiming “Sir!” and whispering in his ear.