‘Crocodile Tears’—Social Media Users Mock John Kirby for Breaking Down in Tears Live on Air (VIDEO)

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby broke down in tears during a live interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper.

On Monday, Kirby was nearly at a loss for words when Tapper asked him about the horrifying scenes following Hamas’ Saturday invasion of the border between Gaza and Israel. The images showed children being kidnapped and women who have been raped, among other atrocities.

“I, uh, I — sorry. It’s very — excuse me,” Kirby stuttered as he tried to compose himself.

“It’s very difficult to look at these images, Jake, and the human cost. These are human beings. They’re family members, they’re friends, they’re loved ones, cousins, brothers, sisters. Yeah, it’s difficult and I apologize,” he added.

WATCH:

John Kirby starts crying live on air. pic.twitter.com/NxFSruEPyi

— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) October 10, 2023

However, social media users were far less forgiving. Many questioned the sincerity of Kirby’s tears, accusing him of putting on an act. One user pointed out the inconsistency in Kirby’s statements, writing, “Yesterday John Kirby said the biggest threat America faces is climate change. Is there a thunderstorm in DC? Is that why he’s crying?”

Another user was even more direct, stating, “This isn’t even OSCAR worthy. These fake tears are disgusting. This whole fiasco is on the Biden Administration.”

Below are some of the comments mocking John Kirby:

keeping up with all the lies he’s told over the last 3 years must be exhausting.

— Carry (@boatgirl3) October 10, 2023

He’s crying because his stock portfolio is about to set up his family for millennia.

— Marcus Kiner (@marcuskiner) October 10, 2023

Crocodile tears.

— Phoenix Ash Ultra Incarnate (@phoenixash007) October 10, 2023

He was getting a Christmas bonus from that $6b. Now he’s sad he ain’t

— NiceTry-MYAH (@NicetryMYAH) October 10, 2023

I’d cry too if I worked for Biden

— David (@Numbnutz65) October 10, 2023

Ratings! You need ratings! Cry, cry, cry!

— Jebus Crisis (@jebuscrisis) October 10, 2023

Wow.

That looked about as fake as one can get.

— E. Lee Zimmerman (@ELeeZimmerman) October 10, 2023