President Biden has postponed a trip to Colorado Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the burgeoning war between Israel and Hamas, which is threatening to engulf the region.

“The President’s trip to Colorado is postponed and it will be rescheduled. The President will remain at the White House to participate in national security meetings,” a White House official said.

Mr. Biden had planned to visit Pueblo, Colorado, and tout his economic agenda during a visit to CS Wind, the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world. He was expected to argue that his domestic policies have spurred investments in clean energy and created good paying jobs in the region.

CS Wind sits in the Colorado district of Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican and frequent Biden critic.

Instead, Mr. Biden will meet with his staff to discuss Israel’s response to Hamas and the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilians have lost access to food, water and medicine. 

• Jeff Mordock can be reached at jmordock@washingtontimes.com.