GOP Rep. Van Orden berates officials in Israel briefing, apologized for by fellow lawmaker
- Rep. Derrick Van Orden shouted obscenities at Biden officials during a classified congressional briefing on Israel.
- Van Orden accused the briefers of incompetence and claimed his military background made him the expert.
- Rep. Jason Crow apologized on behalf of Congress for Van Orden's behavior, drawing applause from attendees.
- Van Orden has a history of outbursts, including at teenaged Senate pages and a library employee.
- Some lawmakers still found the briefing useful, while others like Rep. Pramila Jayapal left early over the politicized tone.